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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,100.59, 402,150.65 and 68,420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,100.59, 402,150.65 and 68,420.96 is: 102,631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,100.59 : 402,150.65 = 68,420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,100.59/402,150.65 = 68,420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,100.59x = 402,150.65 × 68,420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,100.59x = 27,515,532,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,515,532,703.30/268,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,631.38

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