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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,375.15, 402,562.47 and 68,695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,375.15, 402,562.47 and 68,695.22 is: 103,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,375.15 : 402,562.47 = 68,695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,375.15/402,562.47 = 68,695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,375.15x = 402,562.47 × 68,695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,375.15x = 27,654,117,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,654,117,440.39/268,375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,042.76

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