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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,108.46, 402,162.39 and 68,428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,108.46, 402,162.39 and 68,428.88 is: 102,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,108.46 : 402,162.39 = 68,428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,108.46/402,162.39 = 68,428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,108.46x = 402,162.39 × 68,428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,108.46x = 27,519,522,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519,522,931.23/268,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,643.25

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