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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,062.29, 402,093.59 and 168,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,062.29, 402,093.59 and 168,292.56 is: 252,438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,062.29 : 402,093.59 = 168,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,062.29/402,093.59 = 168,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,062.29x = 402,093.59 × 168,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,062.29x = 67,669,356,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,669,356,768.76/268,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,438.93

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