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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,676.17, 383,514.04 and 68,687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,676.17, 383,514.04 and 68,687.67 is: 103,031.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,676.17 : 383,514.04 = 68,687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,676.17/383,514.04 = 68,687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,676.17x = 383,514.04 × 68,687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,676.17x = 26,342,685,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342,685,819.89/255,676.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,031.45

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