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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,727.64, 368,591.61 and 68,234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,727.64, 368,591.61 and 68,234.67 is: 102,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,727.64 : 368,591.61 = 68,234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,727.64/368,591.61 = 68,234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,727.64x = 368,591.61 × 68,234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,727.64x = 25,150,727,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150,727,129.00/245,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,352.05

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