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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,731.38, 368,596.80 and 68,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,731.38, 368,596.80 and 68,238.30 is: 102,357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,731.38 : 368,596.80 = 68,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,731.38/368,596.80 = 68,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,731.38x = 368,596.80 × 68,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,731.38x = 25,152,419,017.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152,419,017.44/245,731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,357.38

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