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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,121.91, 402,182.46 and 68,442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,121.91, 402,182.46 and 68,442.33 is: 102,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,121.91 : 402,182.46 = 68,442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,121.91/402,182.46 = 68,442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,121.91x = 402,182.46 × 68,442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,121.91x = 27,526,304,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526,304,647.53/268,121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,663.39

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