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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,126.54, 402,189.67 and 68,446.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,126.54, 402,189.67 and 68,446.86 is: 102,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,126.54 : 402,189.67 = 68,446.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,126.54/402,189.67 = 68,446.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,126.54x = 402,189.67 × 68,446.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,126.54x = 27,528,618,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528,618,024.99/268,126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,670.25

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