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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,296.30, 370,094.71 and 167,519.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,296.30, 370,094.71 and 167,519.34 is: 231,080.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,296.30 : 370,094.71 = 167,519.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,296.30/370,094.71 = 167,519.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,296.30x = 370,094.71 × 167,519.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,296.30x = 61,998,018,868.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,998,018,868.62/268,296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,080.41

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