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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,737.68, 368,606.65 and 68,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,737.68, 368,606.65 and 68,244.67 is: 102,367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,737.68 : 368,606.65 = 68,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,737.68/368,606.65 = 68,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,737.68x = 368,606.65 × 68,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,737.68x = 25,155,439,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155,439,189.06/245,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,367.04

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