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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,852.61, 401,781.35 and 68,173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,852.61, 401,781.35 and 68,173.23 is: 102,260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,852.61 : 401,781.35 = 68,173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,852.61/401,781.35 = 68,173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,852.61x = 401,781.35 × 68,173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,852.61x = 27,390,732,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,390,732,383.26/267,852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,260.46

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