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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,625.20, 368,437.76 and 68,132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,625.20, 368,437.76 and 68,132.21 is: 102,198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,625.20 : 368,437.76 = 68,132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,625.20/368,437.76 = 68,132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,625.20x = 368,437.76 × 68,132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,625.20x = 25,102,478,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,478,836.25/245,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,198.30

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