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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,626.76, 368,440.11 and 68,133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,626.76, 368,440.11 and 68,133.78 is: 102,200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,626.76 : 368,440.11 = 68,133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,626.76/368,440.11 = 68,133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,626.76x = 368,440.11 × 68,133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,626.76x = 25,103,217,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103,217,397.92/245,626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,200.66

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