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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,232.92, 402,348.88 and 68,553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,232.92, 402,348.88 and 68,553.36 is: 102,829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,232.92 : 402,348.88 = 68,553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,232.92/402,348.88 = 68,553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,232.92x = 402,348.88 × 68,553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,232.92x = 27,582,367,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582,367,616.24/268,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,829.91

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