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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,814.23, 340,270.55 and 69,038.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,814.23, 340,270.55 and 69,038.58 is: 103,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,814.23 : 340,270.55 = 69,038.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,814.23/340,270.55 = 69,038.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,814.23x = 340,270.55 × 69,038.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,814.23x = 23,491,794,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491,794,669.34/226,814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,572.85

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