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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,233.13, 370,007.76 and 167,456.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,233.13, 370,007.76 and 167,456.17 is: 230,993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,233.13 : 370,007.76 = 167,456.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,233.13/370,007.76 = 167,456.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,233.13x = 370,007.76 × 167,456.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,233.13x = 61,960,082,359.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,960,082,359.88/268,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,993.40

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