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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,221.08, 382,802.46 and 68,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,221.08, 382,802.46 and 68,247.16 is: 102,362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,221.08 : 382,802.46 = 68,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,221.08/382,802.46 = 68,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,221.08x = 382,802.46 × 68,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,221.08x = 26,125,180,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125,180,736.01/255,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,362.94

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