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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,942.92, 340,464.96 and 69,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,942.92, 340,464.96 and 69,183.72 is: 103,791.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,942.92 : 340,464.96 = 69,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,942.92/340,464.96 = 69,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,942.92x = 340,464.96 × 69,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,942.92x = 23,554,632,462.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554,632,462.45/226,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,791.00

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