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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,230.62, 370,004.31 and 167,453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,230.62, 370,004.31 and 167,453.66 is: 230,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,230.62 : 370,004.31 = 167,453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,230.62/370,004.31 = 167,453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,230.62x = 370,004.31 × 167,453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,230.62x = 61,958,574,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958,574,075.25/268,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,989.94

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