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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,171.83, 369,320.02 and 68,678.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,171.83, 369,320.02 and 68,678.71 is: 103,035.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,171.83 : 369,320.02 = 68,678.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,171.83/369,320.02 = 68,678.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,171.83x = 369,320.02 × 68,678.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,171.83x = 25,364,422,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364,422,550.77/246,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,035.44

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