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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,872.16, 368,795.28 and 68,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,872.16, 368,795.28 and 68,389.28 is: 102,580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,872.16 : 368,795.28 = 68,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,872.16/368,795.28 = 68,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,872.16x = 368,795.28 × 68,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,872.16x = 25,221,643,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,221,643,666.60/245,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,580.32

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