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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,849.20, 340,273.79 and 69,077.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,849.20, 340,273.79 and 69,077.67 is: 103,616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,849.20 : 340,273.79 = 69,077.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,849.20/340,273.79 = 69,077.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,849.20x = 340,273.79 × 69,077.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,849.20x = 23,505,320,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,505,320,575.27/226,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,616.50

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