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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,861.36, 383,792.04 and 68,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,861.36, 383,792.04 and 68,868 is: 103,302

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,861.36 : 383,792.04 = 68,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,861.36/383,792.04 = 68,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,861.36x = 383,792.04 × 68,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,861.36x = 26,430,990,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430,990,210.72/255,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,302

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