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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,996.43, 342,011.84 and 68,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,996.43, 342,011.84 and 68,059.74 is: 102,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,996.43 : 342,011.84 = 68,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,996.43/342,011.84 = 68,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,996.43x = 342,011.84 × 68,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,996.43x = 23,277,236,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277,236,567.02/227,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,094.74

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