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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,732.70, 368,599.21 and 68,239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,732.70, 368,599.21 and 68,239.73 is: 102,359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,732.70 : 368,599.21 = 68,239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,732.70/368,599.21 = 68,239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,732.70x = 368,599.21 × 68,239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,732.70x = 25,153,111,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153,111,319.51/245,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,359.64

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