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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,009.60, 402,014.40 and 68,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,009.60, 402,014.40 and 68,329.60 is: 102,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,009.60 : 402,014.40 = 68,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,009.60/402,014.40 = 68,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,009.60x = 402,014.40 × 68,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,009.60x = 27,469,483,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469,483,146.24/268,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,494.40

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