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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,259.62, 301,927.73 and 68,104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,259.62, 301,927.73 and 68,104.13 is: 102,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,259.62 : 301,927.73 = 68,104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,259.62/301,927.73 = 68,104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,259.62x = 301,927.73 × 68,104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,259.62x = 20,562,523,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,562,523,524.37/201,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,169.15

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