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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,105.54, 327,158.41 and 68,357.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,105.54, 327,158.41 and 68,357.49 is: 102,536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,105.54 : 327,158.41 = 68,357.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,105.54/327,158.41 = 68,357.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,105.54x = 327,158.41 × 68,357.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,105.54x = 22,363,727,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,727,739.99/218,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,536.27

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