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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,783.71, 340,077.27 and 68,975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,783.71, 340,077.27 and 68,975.73 is: 103,433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,783.71 : 340,077.27 = 68,975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,783.71/340,077.27 = 68,975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,783.71x = 340,077.27 × 68,975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,783.71x = 23,457,077,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,077,954.66/226,783.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,433.70

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