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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,161.64, 402,241.98 and 68,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,161.64, 402,241.98 and 68,482.06 is: 102,722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,161.64 : 402,241.98 = 68,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,161.64/402,241.98 = 68,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,161.64x = 402,241.98 × 68,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,161.64x = 27,546,359,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546,359,408.88/268,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,722.97

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