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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,229.14, 370,002.22 and 167,452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,229.14, 370,002.22 and 167,452.18 is: 230,987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,229.14 : 370,002.22 = 167,452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,229.14/370,002.22 = 167,452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,229.14x = 370,002.22 × 167,452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,229.14x = 61,957,677,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957,677,000.20/268,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,987.87

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