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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,133.18, 402,199.50 and 68,453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,133.18, 402,199.50 and 68,453.60 is: 102,680.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,133.18 : 402,199.50 = 68,453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,133.18/402,199.50 = 68,453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,133.18x = 402,199.50 × 68,453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,133.18x = 27,532,003,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,003,693.20/268,133.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,680.33

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