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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,584.51, 368,376.79 and 68,091.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,584.51, 368,376.79 and 68,091.53 is: 102,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,584.51 : 368,376.79 = 68,091.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,584.51/368,376.79 = 68,091.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,584.51x = 368,376.79 × 68,091.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,584.51x = 25,083,339,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083,339,247.59/245,584.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,137.30

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