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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,737.49, 368,565.06 and 68,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,737.49, 368,565.06 and 68,262.44 is: 102,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,737.49 : 368,565.06 = 68,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,737.49/368,565.06 = 68,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,737.49x = 368,565.06 × 68,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,737.49x = 25,159,150,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159,150,294.35/245,737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,382.22

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