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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,623.19, 368,434.77 and 68,130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,623.19, 368,434.77 and 68,130.21 is: 102,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,623.19 : 368,434.77 = 68,130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,623.19/368,434.77 = 68,130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,623.19x = 368,434.77 × 68,130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,623.19x = 25,101,537,910.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,537,910.75/245,623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,195.31

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