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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,699.24, 368,550.90 and 68,220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,699.24, 368,550.90 and 68,220.09 is: 102,330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,699.24 : 368,550.90 = 68,220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,699.24/368,550.90 = 68,220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,699.24x = 368,550.90 × 68,220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,699.24x = 25,142,575,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142,575,567.58/245,699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,330.70

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