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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,297.55, 370,096.44 and 167,520.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,297.55, 370,096.44 and 167,520.59 is: 231,082.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,297.55 : 370,096.44 = 167,520.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,297.55/370,096.44 = 167,520.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,297.55x = 370,096.44 × 167,520.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,297.55x = 61,998,772,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,998,772,135.22/268,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,082.14

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