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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,043.08, 382,535.46 and 68,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,043.08, 382,535.46 and 68,040 is: 102,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,043.08 : 382,535.46 = 68,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,043.08/382,535.46 = 68,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,043.08x = 382,535.46 × 68,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,043.08x = 26,027,712,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,027,712,698.40/255,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,052.22

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