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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,591.81, 327,899.40 and 68,843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,591.81, 327,899.40 and 68,843.75 is: 103,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,591.81 : 327,899.40 = 68,843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,591.81/327,899.40 = 68,843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,591.81x = 327,899.40 × 68,843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,591.81x = 22,573,822,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,822,679.25/218,591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,269.30

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