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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,732.13, 368,598.36 and 68,239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,732.13, 368,598.36 and 68,239.17 is: 102,358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,732.13 : 368,598.36 = 68,239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,732.13/368,598.36 = 68,239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,732.13x = 368,598.36 × 68,239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,732.13x = 25,152,846,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152,846,149.76/245,732.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,358.80

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