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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,295.05, 370,092.99 and 167,518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,295.05, 370,092.99 and 167,518.09 is: 231,078.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,295.05 : 370,092.99 = 167,518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,295.05/370,092.99 = 167,518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,295.05x = 370,092.99 × 167,518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,295.05x = 61,997,268,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,997,268,119.13/268,295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,078.69

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