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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,728.64, 368,593.11 and 68,235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,728.64, 368,593.11 and 68,235.67 is: 102,353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,728.64 : 368,593.11 = 68,235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,728.64/368,593.11 = 68,235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,728.64x = 368,593.11 × 68,235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,728.64x = 25,151,197,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151,197,818.23/245,728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,353.55

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