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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,218, 382,797.82 and 68,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,218, 382,797.82 and 68,244.08 is: 102,358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,218 : 382,797.82 = 68,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,218/382,797.82 = 68,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,218x = 382,797.82 × 68,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,218x = 26,123,685,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,123,685,051.91/255,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,358.32

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