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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,218.08, 327,327.12 and 68,481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,218.08, 327,327.12 and 68,481.48 is: 102,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,218.08 : 327,327.12 = 68,481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,218.08/327,327.12 = 68,481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,218.08x = 327,327.12 × 68,481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,218.08x = 22,415,845,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,845,621.74/218,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,722.22

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