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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,106.71, 327,160.14 and 68,358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,106.71, 327,160.14 and 68,358.62 is: 102,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,106.71 : 327,160.14 = 68,358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,106.71/327,160.14 = 68,358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,106.71x = 327,160.14 × 68,358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,106.71x = 22,364,215,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,215,689.41/218,106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,537.95

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