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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,147.52, 327,225.36 and 68,384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,147.52, 327,225.36 and 68,384.46 is: 102,577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,147.52 : 327,225.36 = 68,384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,147.52/327,225.36 = 68,384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,147.52x = 327,225.36 × 68,384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,147.52x = 22,377,129,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377,129,541.91/218,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,577.97

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