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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,788.94, 326,671.66 and 68,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,788.94, 326,671.66 and 68,012.04 is: 102,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,788.94 : 326,671.66 = 68,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,788.94/326,671.66 = 68,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,788.94x = 326,671.66 × 68,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,788.94x = 22,217,606,006.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,606,006.79/217,788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,014.39

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