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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,534.40, 372,773.70 and 68,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,534.40, 372,773.70 and 68,645.40 is: 102,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,534.40 : 372,773.70 = 68,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,534.40/372,773.70 = 68,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,534.40x = 372,773.70 × 68,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,534.40x = 25,589,199,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,589,199,745.98/248,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,960.39

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