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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,525.50, 368,287.23 and 68,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,525.50, 368,287.23 and 68,032 is: 102,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,525.50 : 368,287.23 = 68,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,525.50/368,287.23 = 68,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,525.50x = 368,287.23 × 68,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,525.50x = 25,055,316,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,055,316,831.36/245,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,047.72

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