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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,109.47, 327,163.70 and 68,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,109.47, 327,163.70 and 68,361.17 is: 102,541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,109.47 : 327,163.70 = 68,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,109.47/327,163.70 = 68,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,109.47x = 327,163.70 × 68,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,109.47x = 22,365,291,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,291,848.61/218,109.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,541.59

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