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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,710.37, 368,524.44 and 68,235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,710.37, 368,524.44 and 68,235.32 is: 102,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,710.37 : 368,524.44 = 68,235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,710.37/368,524.44 = 68,235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,710.37x = 368,524.44 × 68,235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,710.37x = 25,146,381,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,146,381,248.60/245,710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,341.56

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