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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,993.68, 342,007.71 and 68,056.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,993.68, 342,007.71 and 68,056.98 is: 102,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,993.68 : 342,007.71 = 68,056.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,993.68/342,007.71 = 68,056.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,993.68x = 342,007.71 × 68,056.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,993.68x = 23,276,011,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276,011,879.32/227,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,090.60

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