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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,738.49, 368,566.56 and 68,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,738.49, 368,566.56 and 68,263.44 is: 102,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,738.49 : 368,566.56 = 68,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,738.49/368,566.56 = 68,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,738.49x = 368,566.56 × 68,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,738.49x = 25,159,621,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159,621,254.57/245,738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,383.72

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