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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,234.84, 368,820.77 and 163,850.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,234.84, 368,820.77 and 163,850.74 is: 226,136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,234.84 : 368,820.77 = 163,850.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,234.84/368,820.77 = 163,850.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,234.84x = 368,820.77 × 163,850.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,234.84x = 60,431,555,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,431,555,387.87/267,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,136.52

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