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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,730.63, 368,596.11 and 68,237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,730.63, 368,596.11 and 68,237.67 is: 102,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,730.63 : 368,596.11 = 68,237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,730.63/368,596.11 = 68,237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,730.63x = 368,596.11 × 68,237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,730.63x = 25,152,139,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152,139,717.46/245,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,356.55

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