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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,476.84, 402,705.96 and 68,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,476.84, 402,705.96 and 68,798.88 is: 103,195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,476.84 : 402,705.96 = 68,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,476.84/402,705.96 = 68,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,476.84x = 402,705.96 × 68,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,476.84x = 27,705,719,017.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,705,719,017.32/268,476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,195.94

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