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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,812.40, 323,718.60 and 68,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,812.40, 323,718.60 and 68,049.20 is: 102,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,812.40 : 323,718.60 = 68,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,812.40/323,718.60 = 68,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,812.40x = 323,718.60 × 68,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,812.40x = 22,028,791,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,791,755.12/215,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,073.80

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