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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,984.02, 368,976.30 and 68,491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,984.02, 368,976.30 and 68,491.42 is: 102,737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,984.02 : 368,976.30 = 68,491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,984.02/368,976.30 = 68,491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,984.02x = 368,976.30 × 68,491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,984.02x = 25,271,710,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,271,710,733.35/245,984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,737.21

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