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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,257.31, 301,940.40 and 68,137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,257.31, 301,940.40 and 68,137.59 is: 102,224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,257.31 : 301,940.40 = 68,137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,257.31/301,940.40 = 68,137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,257.31x = 301,940.40 × 68,137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,257.31x = 20,573,491,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,573,491,179.64/201,257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,224.81

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