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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,323.02, 402,498.30 and 68,645.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,323.02, 402,498.30 and 68,645.12 is: 102,971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,323.02 : 402,498.30 = 68,645.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,323.02/402,498.30 = 68,645.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,323.02x = 402,498.30 × 68,645.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,323.02x = 27,629,544,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,544,103.30/268,323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,971.20

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