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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,994.18, 342,008.46 and 68,057.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,994.18, 342,008.46 and 68,057.49 is: 102,091.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,994.18 : 342,008.46 = 68,057.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,994.18/342,008.46 = 68,057.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,994.18x = 342,008.46 × 68,057.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,994.18x = 23,276,237,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276,237,346.37/227,994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,091.37

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