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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,565.79, 402,848.78 and 68,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,565.79, 402,848.78 and 68,886.16 is: 103,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,565.79 : 402,848.78 = 68,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,565.79/402,848.78 = 68,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,565.79x = 402,848.78 × 68,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,565.79x = 27,750,705,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750,705,514.88/268,565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,329.26

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