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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,333.70, 402,514.32 and 68,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,333.70, 402,514.32 and 68,655.80 is: 102,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,333.70 : 402,514.32 = 68,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,333.70/402,514.32 = 68,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,333.70x = 402,514.32 × 68,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,333.70x = 27,634,942,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,634,942,651.06/268,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,987.22

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