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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,222.50, 382,804.56 and 68,248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,222.50, 382,804.56 and 68,248.58 is: 102,365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,222.50 : 382,804.56 = 68,248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,222.50/382,804.56 = 68,248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,222.50x = 382,804.56 × 68,248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,222.50x = 26,125,867,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125,867,637.52/255,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,365.06

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