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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,223.62, 382,835.44 and 68,230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,223.62, 382,835.44 and 68,230.26 is: 102,345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,223.62 : 382,835.44 = 68,230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,223.62/382,835.44 = 68,230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,223.62x = 382,835.44 × 68,230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,223.62x = 26,120,961,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120,961,608.41/255,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,345.39

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