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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,961.28, 368,905.20 and 68,449.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,961.28, 368,905.20 and 68,449.78 is: 102,664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,961.28 : 368,905.20 = 68,449.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,961.28/368,905.20 = 68,449.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,961.28x = 368,905.20 × 68,449.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,961.28x = 25,251,479,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,251,479,780.86/245,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,664.45

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