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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,727.95, 368,550.86 and 68,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,727.95, 368,550.86 and 68,252.90 is: 102,367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,727.95 : 368,550.86 = 68,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,727.95/368,550.86 = 68,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,727.95x = 368,550.86 × 68,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,727.95x = 25,154,662,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154,662,808.48/245,727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,367.94

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