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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,711.40, 368,516.70 and 68,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,711.40, 368,516.70 and 68,173.80 is: 102,246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,711.40 : 368,516.70 = 68,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,711.40/368,516.70 = 68,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,711.40x = 368,516.70 × 68,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,711.40x = 25,123,183,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123,183,802.46/245,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,246.72

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