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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,229.64, 370,002.92 and 167,452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,229.64, 370,002.92 and 167,452.68 is: 230,988.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,229.64 : 370,002.92 = 167,452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,229.64/370,002.92 = 167,452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,229.64x = 370,002.92 × 167,452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,229.64x = 61,957,980,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957,980,561.83/268,229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,988.57

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