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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,665.39, 368,498.26 and 68,172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,665.39, 368,498.26 and 68,172.57 is: 102,258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,665.39 : 368,498.26 = 68,172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,665.39/368,498.26 = 68,172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,665.39x = 368,498.26 × 68,172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,665.39x = 25,121,473,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121,473,424.73/245,665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,258.90

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