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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,962, 369,789 and 167,418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,962, 369,789 and 167,418.32 is: 231,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,962 : 369,789 = 167,418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,962/369,789 = 167,418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,962x = 369,789 × 167,418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,962x = 61,909,453,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,909,453,134.48/267,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,038.18

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