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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,906.40, 323,859.60 and 68,143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,906.40, 323,859.60 and 68,143.20 is: 102,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,906.40 : 323,859.60 = 68,143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,906.40/323,859.60 = 68,143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,906.40x = 323,859.60 × 68,143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,906.40x = 22,068,829,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068,829,494.72/215,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,214.80

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