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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,247.70, 382,871.52 and 68,254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,247.70, 382,871.52 and 68,254.34 is: 102,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,247.70 : 382,871.52 = 68,254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,247.70/382,871.52 = 68,254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,247.70x = 382,871.52 × 68,254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,247.70x = 26,132,640,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,640,988.04/255,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,381.50

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