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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,710.40, 368,515.20 and 68,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,710.40, 368,515.20 and 68,172.80 is: 102,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,710.40 : 368,515.20 = 68,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,710.40/368,515.20 = 68,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,710.40x = 368,515.20 × 68,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,710.40x = 25,122,713,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122,713,026.56/245,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,245.22

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