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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,683.68, 383,525.28 and 68,695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,683.68, 383,525.28 and 68,695.18 is: 103,042.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,683.68 : 383,525.28 = 68,695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,683.68/383,525.28 = 68,695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,683.68x = 383,525.28 × 68,695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,683.68x = 26,346,338,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346,338,144.15/255,683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,042.71

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