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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,808.81, 401,715.51 and 68,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,808.81, 401,715.51 and 68,129.38 is: 102,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,808.81 : 401,715.51 = 68,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,808.81/401,715.51 = 68,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,808.81x = 401,715.51 × 68,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,808.81x = 27,368,628,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,628,632.68/267,808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,194.65

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