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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,620.48, 368,430.69 and 68,127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,620.48, 368,430.69 and 68,127.49 is: 102,191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,620.48 : 368,430.69 = 68,127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,620.48/368,430.69 = 68,127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,620.48x = 368,430.69 × 68,127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,620.48x = 25,100,257,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100,257,445.26/245,620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,191.22

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