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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,711.37, 368,525.94 and 68,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,711.37, 368,525.94 and 68,236.32 is: 102,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,711.37 : 368,525.94 = 68,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,711.37/368,525.94 = 68,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,711.37x = 368,525.94 × 68,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,711.37x = 25,146,853,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,146,853,970.14/245,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,343.06

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