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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,762.13, 398,644.63 and 68,770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,762.13, 398,644.63 and 68,770.13 is: 103,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,762.13 : 398,644.63 = 68,770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,762.13/398,644.63 = 68,770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,762.13x = 398,644.63 × 68,770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,762.13x = 27,414,840,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,414,840,863.75/265,762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,155.56

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