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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,324.13, 402,499.98 and 68,646.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,324.13, 402,499.98 and 68,646.25 is: 102,972.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,324.13 : 402,499.98 = 68,646.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,324.13/402,499.98 = 68,646.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,324.13x = 402,499.98 × 68,646.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,324.13x = 27,630,111,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630,111,896.34/268,324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,972.89

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