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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,783.79, 368,695.58 and 68,290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,783.79, 368,695.58 and 68,290.82 is: 102,441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,783.79 : 368,695.58 = 68,290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,783.79/368,695.58 = 68,290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,783.79x = 368,695.58 × 68,290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,783.79x = 25,178,523,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178,523,488.58/245,783.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,441.76

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