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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,126.50, 327,193.85 and 68,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,126.50, 327,193.85 and 68,363.48 is: 102,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,126.50 : 327,193.85 = 68,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,126.50/327,193.85 = 68,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,126.50x = 327,193.85 × 68,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,126.50x = 22,368,108,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,108,755.54/218,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,546.50

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