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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,167.80, 387,251.70 and 68,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,167.80, 387,251.70 and 68,627.80 is: 102,941.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,167.80 : 387,251.70 = 68,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,167.80/387,251.70 = 68,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,167.80x = 387,251.70 × 68,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,167.80x = 26,576,232,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576,232,217.26/258,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,941.70

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