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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,531.63, 368,296.40 and 68,038.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,531.63, 368,296.40 and 68,038.16 is: 102,056.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,531.63 : 368,296.40 = 68,038.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,531.63/368,296.40 = 68,038.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,531.63x = 368,296.40 × 68,038.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,531.63x = 25,058,207,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,058,207,719.24/245,531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,056.94

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