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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,294.55, 370,092.30 and 167,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,294.55, 370,092.30 and 167,517.59 is: 231,078.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,294.55 : 370,092.30 = 167,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,294.55/370,092.30 = 167,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,294.55x = 370,092.30 × 167,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,294.55x = 61,996,967,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,996,967,694.90/268,294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,078.00

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