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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,294.16, 370,091.78 and 167,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,294.16, 370,091.78 and 167,517.20 is: 231,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,294.16 : 370,091.78 = 167,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,294.16/370,091.78 = 167,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,294.16x = 370,091.78 × 167,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,294.16x = 61,996,740,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,996,740,072.64/268,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,077.48

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