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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,978.52, 368,968.05 and 68,485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,978.52, 368,968.05 and 68,485.92 is: 102,728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,978.52 : 368,968.05 = 68,485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,978.52/368,968.05 = 68,485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,978.52x = 368,968.05 × 68,485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,978.52x = 25,269,116,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,269,116,354.86/245,978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,728.96

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