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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,127.88, 402,191.46 and 68,448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,127.88, 402,191.46 and 68,448.26 is: 102,672.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,127.88 : 402,191.46 = 68,448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,127.88/402,191.46 = 68,448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,127.88x = 402,191.46 × 68,448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,127.88x = 27,529,303,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,303,612.90/268,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,672.29

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