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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,993.93, 342,008.09 and 68,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,993.93, 342,008.09 and 68,057.24 is: 102,090.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,993.93 : 342,008.09 = 68,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,993.93/342,008.09 = 68,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,993.93x = 342,008.09 × 68,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,993.93x = 23,276,124,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276,124,612.75/227,993.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,090.98

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