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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,179.70, 301,680.45 and 68,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,179.70, 301,680.45 and 68,023.80 is: 102,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,179.70 : 301,680.45 = 68,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,179.70/301,680.45 = 68,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,179.70x = 301,680.45 × 68,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,179.70x = 20,521,450,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521,450,594.71/201,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,005.57

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