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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,704.17, 368,558.30 and 68,225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,704.17, 368,558.30 and 68,225.02 is: 102,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,704.17 : 368,558.30 = 68,225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,704.17/368,558.30 = 68,225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,704.17x = 368,558.30 × 68,225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,704.17x = 25,144,897,388.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144,897,388.67/245,704.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,338.10

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