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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,112.36, 402,168.36 and 68,432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,112.36, 402,168.36 and 68,432.78 is: 102,649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,112.36 : 402,168.36 = 68,432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,112.36/402,168.36 = 68,432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,112.36x = 402,168.36 × 68,432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,112.36x = 27,521,498,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,521,498,902.84/268,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,649.12

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