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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,331.70, 402,511.32 and 68,653.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,331.70, 402,511.32 and 68,653.82 is: 102,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,331.70 : 402,511.32 = 68,653.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,331.70/402,511.32 = 68,653.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,331.70x = 402,511.32 × 68,653.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,331.70x = 27,633,939,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633,939,711.24/268,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,984.25

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