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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,242.61, 382,863.92 and 68,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,242.61, 382,863.92 and 68,249.25 is: 102,373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,242.61 : 382,863.92 = 68,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,242.61/382,863.92 = 68,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,242.61x = 382,863.92 × 68,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,242.61x = 26,130,175,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,130,175,050.81/255,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,373.88

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