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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,153.77, 402,230.31 and 68,474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,153.77, 402,230.31 and 68,474.29 is: 102,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,153.77 : 402,230.31 = 68,474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,153.77/402,230.31 = 68,474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,153.77x = 402,230.31 × 68,474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,153.77x = 27,542,433,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542,433,254.28/268,153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,711.34

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