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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,153.72, 402,230.23 and 68,474.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,153.72, 402,230.23 and 68,474.00 is: 102,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,153.72 : 402,230.23 = 68,474.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,153.72/402,230.23 = 68,474.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,153.72x = 402,230.23 × 68,474.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,153.72x = 27,542,313,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542,313,603.41/268,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,710.91

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