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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,786.86, 368,663.82 and 68,289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,786.86, 368,663.82 and 68,289.94 is: 102,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,786.86 : 368,663.82 = 68,289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,786.86/368,663.82 = 68,289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,786.86x = 368,663.82 × 68,289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,786.86x = 25,176,030,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176,030,147.97/245,786.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,430.33

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