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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,158.15, 369,204.41 and 68,650.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,158.15, 369,204.41 and 68,650.29 is: 102,966.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,158.15 : 369,204.41 = 68,650.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,158.15/369,204.41 = 68,650.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,158.15x = 369,204.41 × 68,650.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,158.15x = 25,345,989,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,345,989,472.53/246,158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,966.28

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