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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,325.32, 402,483.86 and 68,644.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,325.32, 402,483.86 and 68,644.02 is: 102,964.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,325.32 : 402,483.86 = 68,644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,325.32/402,483.86 = 68,644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,325.32x = 402,483.86 × 68,644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,325.32x = 27,628,110,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,628,110,135.52/268,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,964.98

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