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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,247.12, 370,027.08 and 167,470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,247.12, 370,027.08 and 167,470.16 is: 231,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,247.12 : 370,027.08 = 167,470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,247.12/370,027.08 = 167,470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,247.12x = 370,027.08 × 167,470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,247.12x = 61,968,494,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,968,494,291.93/268,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,012.71

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