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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,185.70, 301,778.55 and 68,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,185.70, 301,778.55 and 68,070.30 is: 102,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,185.70 : 301,778.55 = 68,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,185.70/301,778.55 = 68,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,185.70x = 301,778.55 × 68,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,185.70x = 20,542,156,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,542,156,432.07/201,185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,105.45

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