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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,229.74, 370,003.10 and 167,452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,229.74, 370,003.10 and 167,452.78 is: 230,988.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,229.74 : 370,003.10 = 167,452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,229.74/370,003.10 = 167,452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,229.74x = 370,003.10 × 167,452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,229.74x = 61,958,048,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958,048,122.25/268,229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,988.73

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