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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,792.11, 368,708.19 and 68,299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,792.11, 368,708.19 and 68,299.14 is: 102,454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,792.11 : 368,708.19 = 68,299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,792.11/368,708.19 = 68,299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,792.11x = 368,708.19 × 68,299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,792.11x = 25,182,452,287.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,182,452,287.96/245,792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,454.27

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