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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,943.40, 368,864.70 and 68,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,943.40, 368,864.70 and 68,405.80 is: 102,594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,943.40 : 368,864.70 = 68,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,943.40/368,864.70 = 68,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,943.40x = 368,864.70 × 68,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,943.40x = 25,232,484,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232,484,895.26/245,943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,594.68

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