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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,211.67, 387,316.73 and 68,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,211.67, 387,316.73 and 68,671.88 is: 103,007.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,211.67 : 387,316.73 = 68,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,211.67/387,316.73 = 68,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,211.67x = 387,316.73 × 68,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,211.67x = 26,597,765,982.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597,765,982.13/258,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,007.61

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