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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,063.29, 402,095.09 and 168,293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,063.29, 402,095.09 and 168,293.56 is: 252,440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,063.29 : 402,095.09 = 168,293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,063.29/402,095.09 = 168,293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,063.29x = 402,095.09 × 168,293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,063.29x = 67,670,014,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,670,014,154.62/268,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,440.44

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