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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,977.20, 340,465.80 and 69,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,977.20, 340,465.80 and 69,205.40 is: 103,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,977.20 : 340,465.80 = 69,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,977.20/340,465.80 = 69,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,977.20x = 340,465.80 × 69,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,977.20x = 23,562,071,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562,071,875.32/226,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,808.10

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