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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,782.40, 368,693.61 and 68,289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,782.40, 368,693.61 and 68,289.42 is: 102,439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,782.40 : 368,693.61 = 68,289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,782.40/368,693.61 = 68,289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,782.40x = 368,693.61 × 68,289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,782.40x = 25,177,872,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,177,872,784.61/245,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,439.69

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