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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,538.73, 354,862.43 and 68,060.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,538.73, 354,862.43 and 68,060.45 is: 102,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,538.73 : 354,862.43 = 68,060.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,538.73/354,862.43 = 68,060.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,538.73x = 354,862.43 × 68,060.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,538.73x = 24,152,097,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,097,571.68/236,538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,106.31

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