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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,982.62, 383,930.17 and 68,950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,982.62, 383,930.17 and 68,950.38 is: 103,413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,982.62 : 383,930.17 = 68,950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,982.62/383,930.17 = 68,950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,982.62x = 383,930.17 × 68,950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,982.62x = 26,472,131,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472,131,114.96/255,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,413.78

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