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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,962.78, 368,907.45 and 68,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,962.78, 368,907.45 and 68,451.28 is: 102,666.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,962.78 : 368,907.45 = 68,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,962.78/368,907.45 = 68,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,962.78x = 368,907.45 × 68,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,962.78x = 25,252,187,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,187,154.04/245,962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,666.70

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