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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,904.31, 371,826.48 and 68,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,904.31, 371,826.48 and 68,004.38 is: 101,998.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,904.31 : 371,826.48 = 68,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,904.31/371,826.48 = 68,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,904.31x = 371,826.48 × 68,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,904.31x = 25,285,829,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,285,829,346.99/247,904.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,998.35

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