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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,657.40, 368,444.88 and 68,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,657.40, 368,444.88 and 68,182.44 is: 102,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,657.40 : 368,444.88 = 68,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,657.40/368,444.88 = 68,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,657.40x = 368,444.88 × 68,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,657.40x = 25,121,470,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121,470,923.91/245,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,262.22

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