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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,341.94, 402,526.62 and 68,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,341.94, 402,526.62 and 68,664.04 is: 102,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,341.94 : 402,526.62 = 68,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,341.94/402,526.62 = 68,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,341.94x = 402,526.62 × 68,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,341.94x = 27,639,103,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639,103,936.74/268,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,999.57

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