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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,048.59, 402,086.72 and 68,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,048.59, 402,086.72 and 68,370.72 is: 102,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,048.59 : 402,086.72 = 68,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,048.59/402,086.72 = 68,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,048.59x = 402,086.72 × 68,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,048.59x = 27,490,958,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,490,958,548.84/268,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,559.61

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