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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,934.55, 326,910.87 and 68,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,934.55, 326,910.87 and 68,177.70 is: 102,269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,934.55 : 326,910.87 = 68,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,934.55/326,910.87 = 68,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,934.55x = 326,910.87 × 68,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,934.55x = 22,288,031,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,031,221.60/217,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,269.38

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