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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,713.37, 368,528.94 and 68,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,713.37, 368,528.94 and 68,238.32 is: 102,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,713.37 : 368,528.94 = 68,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,713.37/368,528.94 = 68,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,713.37x = 368,528.94 × 68,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,713.37x = 25,147,795,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147,795,736.98/245,713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,346.06

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