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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,732.63, 368,599.11 and 68,239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,732.63, 368,599.11 and 68,239.67 is: 102,359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,732.63 : 368,599.11 = 68,239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,732.63/368,599.11 = 68,239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,732.63x = 368,599.11 × 68,239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,732.63x = 25,153,081,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153,081,628.69/245,732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,359.55

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