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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,230.87, 370,004.65 and 167,453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,230.87, 370,004.65 and 167,453.91 is: 230,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,230.87 : 370,004.65 = 167,453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,230.87/370,004.65 = 167,453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,230.87x = 370,004.65 × 167,453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,230.87x = 61,958,725,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958,725,360.68/268,230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,990.29

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