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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,162.52, 402,243.42 and 68,483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,162.52, 402,243.42 and 68,483.05 is: 102,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,162.52 : 402,243.42 = 68,483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,162.52/402,243.42 = 68,483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,162.52x = 402,243.42 × 68,483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,162.52x = 27,546,856,244.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546,856,244.03/268,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,724.48

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