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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,094.52, 402,141.51 and 68,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,094.52, 402,141.51 and 68,414.90 is: 102,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,094.52 : 402,141.51 = 68,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,094.52/402,141.51 = 68,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,094.52x = 402,141.51 × 68,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,094.52x = 27,512,472,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512,472,368.89/268,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,622.29

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