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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,652.40, 368,437.38 and 68,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,652.40, 368,437.38 and 68,177.44 is: 102,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,652.40 : 368,437.38 = 68,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,652.40/368,437.38 = 68,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,652.40x = 368,437.38 × 68,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,652.40x = 25,119,117,368.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,119,117,368.71/245,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,254.72

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