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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,901.96, 368,856.36 and 68,405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,901.96, 368,856.36 and 68,405.04 is: 102,608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,901.96 : 368,856.36 = 68,405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,901.96/368,856.36 = 68,405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,901.96x = 368,856.36 × 68,405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,901.96x = 25,231,634,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,231,634,060.05/245,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,608.51

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