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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,216.61, 382,824.92 and 68,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,216.61, 382,824.92 and 68,223.25 is: 102,334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,216.61 : 382,824.92 = 68,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,216.61/382,824.92 = 68,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,216.61x = 382,824.92 × 68,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,216.61x = 26,117,560,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,117,560,223.39/255,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,334.88

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