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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,879, 316,318.23 and 68,724.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,879, 316,318.23 and 68,724.06 is: 103,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,879 : 316,318.23 = 68,724.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,879/316,318.23 = 68,724.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,879x = 316,318.23 × 68,724.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,879x = 21,738,673,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738,673,017.61/210,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,086.00

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