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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,665.99, 368,498.97 and 68,173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,665.99, 368,498.97 and 68,173.06 is: 102,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,665.99 : 368,498.97 = 68,173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,665.99/368,498.97 = 68,173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,665.99x = 368,498.97 × 68,173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,665.99x = 25,121,702,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121,702,391.75/245,665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,259.59

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