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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,210.76, 382,786.97 and 68,236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,210.76, 382,786.97 and 68,236.84 is: 102,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,210.76 : 382,786.97 = 68,236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,210.76/382,786.97 = 68,236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,210.76x = 382,786.97 × 68,236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,210.76x = 26,120,171,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120,171,927.82/255,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,347.46

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