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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,610.88, 368,416.29 and 68,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,610.88, 368,416.29 and 68,117.88 is: 102,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,610.88 : 368,416.29 = 68,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,610.88/368,416.29 = 68,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,610.88x = 368,416.29 × 68,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,610.88x = 25,095,736,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095,736,632.27/245,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,176.81

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