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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,148.26, 327,212.87 and 68,385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,148.26, 327,212.87 and 68,385.13 is: 102,574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,148.26 : 327,212.87 = 68,385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,148.26/327,212.87 = 68,385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,148.26x = 327,212.87 × 68,385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,148.26x = 22,376,493,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376,493,492.67/218,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,574.71

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