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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,563.17, 368,308.26 and 68,051.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,563.17, 368,308.26 and 68,051.67 is: 102,067.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,563.17 : 368,308.26 = 68,051.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,563.17/368,308.26 = 68,051.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,563.17x = 368,308.26 × 68,051.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,563.17x = 25,063,992,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,063,992,167.79/245,563.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,067.39

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