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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,765.76, 368,655.68 and 68,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,765.76, 368,655.68 and 68,285.76 is: 102,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,765.76 : 368,655.68 = 68,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,765.76/368,655.68 = 68,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,765.76x = 368,655.68 × 68,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,765.76x = 25,173,933,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173,933,287.12/245,765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,430.60

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