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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,457.10, 402,676.37 and 68,779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,457.10, 402,676.37 and 68,779.44 is: 103,166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,457.10 : 402,676.37 = 68,779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,457.10/402,676.37 = 68,779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,457.10x = 402,676.37 × 68,779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,457.10x = 27,695,854,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695,854,885.94/268,457.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,166.78

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