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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,011.52, 324,017.28 and 68,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,011.52, 324,017.28 and 68,256 is: 102,384

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,011.52 : 324,017.28 = 68,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,011.52/324,017.28 = 68,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,011.52x = 324,017.28 × 68,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,011.52x = 22,116,123,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,123,463.68/216,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,384

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