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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,247.11, 382,870.67 and 68,253.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,247.11, 382,870.67 and 68,253.75 is: 102,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,247.11 : 382,870.67 = 68,253.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,247.11/382,870.67 = 68,253.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,247.11x = 382,870.67 × 68,253.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,247.11x = 26,132,358,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,358,651.24/255,247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,380.63

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