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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,126.05, 402,188.97 and 68,446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,126.05, 402,188.97 and 68,446.38 is: 102,669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,126.05 : 402,188.97 = 68,446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,126.05/402,188.97 = 68,446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,126.05x = 402,188.97 × 68,446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,126.05x = 27,528,379,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528,379,072.43/268,126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,669.54

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