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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,996.19, 369,004.01 and 68,518.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,996.19, 369,004.01 and 68,518.71 is: 102,780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,996.19 : 369,004.01 = 68,518.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,996.19/369,004.01 = 68,518.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,996.19x = 369,004.01 × 68,518.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,996.19x = 25,283,678,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,283,678,407.43/245,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,780.77

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