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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,590.89, 327,897.96 and 68,842.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,590.89, 327,897.96 and 68,842.89 is: 103,268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,590.89 : 327,897.96 = 68,842.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,590.89/327,897.96 = 68,842.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,590.89x = 327,897.96 × 68,842.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,590.89x = 22,573,443,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,443,191.50/218,590.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,268.00

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