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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,473.26, 383,209.92 and 68,489.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,473.26, 383,209.92 and 68,489.62 is: 102,734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,473.26 : 383,209.92 = 68,489.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,473.26/383,209.92 = 68,489.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,473.26x = 383,209.92 × 68,489.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,473.26x = 26,245,900,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,900,843.01/255,473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,734.44

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