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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,235.13, 370,010.52 and 167,458.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,235.13, 370,010.52 and 167,458.17 is: 230,996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,235.13 : 370,010.52 = 167,458.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,235.13/370,010.52 = 167,458.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,235.13x = 370,010.52 × 167,458.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,235.13x = 61,961,284,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,961,284,559.95/268,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,996.16

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