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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,524.50, 368,285.73 and 68,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,524.50, 368,285.73 and 68,031 is: 102,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,524.50 : 368,285.73 = 68,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,524.50/368,285.73 = 68,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,524.50x = 368,285.73 × 68,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,524.50x = 25,054,846,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054,846,497.63/245,524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,046.22

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