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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,863.94, 340,216.59 and 66,897.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,863.94, 340,216.59 and 66,897.42 is: 100,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,863.94 : 340,216.59 = 66,897.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,863.94/340,216.59 = 66,897.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,863.94x = 340,216.59 × 66,897.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,863.94x = 22,759,612,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,612,112.20/226,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,322.74

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