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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,778.92, 383,621.94 and 68,746.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,778.92, 383,621.94 and 68,746.68 is: 103,107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,778.92 : 383,621.94 = 68,746.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,778.92/383,621.94 = 68,746.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,778.92x = 383,621.94 × 68,746.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,778.92x = 26,372,734,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,372,734,750.16/255,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,107.54

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