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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,111.72, 327,167.06 and 68,363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,111.72, 327,167.06 and 68,363.42 is: 102,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,111.72 : 327,167.06 = 68,363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,111.72/327,167.06 = 68,363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,111.72x = 327,167.06 × 68,363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,111.72x = 22,366,257,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366,257,155.29/218,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,544.96

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