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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,229.87, 370,003.28 and 167,452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,229.87, 370,003.28 and 167,452.91 is: 230,988.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,229.87 : 370,003.28 = 167,452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,229.87/370,003.28 = 167,452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,229.87x = 370,003.28 × 167,452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,229.87x = 61,958,123,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958,123,258.26/268,229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,988.91

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