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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,235.10, 370,010.52 and 167,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,235.10, 370,010.52 and 167,458.14 is: 230,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,235.10 : 370,010.52 = 167,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,235.10/370,010.52 = 167,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,235.10x = 370,010.52 × 167,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,235.10x = 61,961,273,459.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,961,273,459.63/268,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,996.14

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