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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,350.29, 402,525.10 and 68,670.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,350.29, 402,525.10 and 68,670.74 is: 103,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,350.29 : 402,525.10 = 68,670.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,350.29/402,525.10 = 68,670.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,350.29x = 402,525.10 × 68,670.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,350.29x = 27,641,694,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,694,927.25/268,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,006.02

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