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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,797.61, 401,694.57 and 68,115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,797.61, 401,694.57 and 68,115.38 is: 102,172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,797.61 : 401,694.57 = 68,115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,797.61/401,694.57 = 68,115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,797.61x = 401,694.57 × 68,115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,797.61x = 27,361,576,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,576,271.01/267,797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,172.59

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