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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,229.62, 370,002.93 and 167,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,229.62, 370,002.93 and 167,452.66 is: 230,988.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,229.62 : 370,002.93 = 167,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,229.62/370,002.93 = 167,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,229.62x = 370,002.93 × 167,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,229.62x = 61,957,972,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957,972,986.28/268,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,988.56

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