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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,225.33, 382,808.84 and 68,251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,225.33, 382,808.84 and 68,251.41 is: 102,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,225.33 : 382,808.84 = 68,251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,225.33/382,808.84 = 68,251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,225.33x = 382,808.84 × 68,251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,225.33x = 26,127,242,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,127,242,749.21/255,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,369.32

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