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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,295.30, 370,093.33 and 167,518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,295.30, 370,093.33 and 167,518.34 is: 231,079.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,295.30 : 370,093.33 = 167,518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,295.30/370,093.33 = 167,518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,295.30x = 370,093.33 × 167,518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,295.30x = 61,997,418,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,997,418,017.41/268,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,079.04

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