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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,361.28, 302,021.12 and 68,238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,361.28, 302,021.12 and 68,238.09 is: 102,350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,361.28 : 302,021.12 = 68,238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,361.28/302,021.12 = 68,238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,361.28x = 302,021.12 × 68,238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,361.28x = 20,609,344,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,609,344,539.06/201,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,350.09

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