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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,195.84, 402,293.75 and 68,516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,195.84, 402,293.75 and 68,516.66 is: 102,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,195.84 : 402,293.75 = 68,516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,195.84/402,293.75 = 68,516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,195.84x = 402,293.75 × 68,516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,195.84x = 27,563,824,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563,824,088.88/268,195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,774.99

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