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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,166.52, 402,249.42 and 68,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,166.52, 402,249.42 and 68,487.04 is: 102,730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,166.52 : 402,249.42 = 68,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,166.52/402,249.42 = 68,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,166.52x = 402,249.42 × 68,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,166.52x = 27,548,872,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,872,117.52/268,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,730.47

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