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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,903.20, 323,854.80 and 68,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,903.20, 323,854.80 and 68,159.20 is: 102,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,903.20 : 323,854.80 = 68,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,903.20/323,854.80 = 68,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,903.20x = 323,854.80 × 68,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,903.20x = 22,073,684,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073,684,084.16/215,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,238.80

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