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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,746, 368,577.80 and 68,270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,746, 368,577.80 and 68,270.96 is: 102,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,746 : 368,577.80 = 68,270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,746/368,577.80 = 68,270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,746x = 368,577.80 × 68,270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,746x = 25,163,160,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163,160,240.69/245,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,394.99

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