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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,298.55, 370,097.82 and 167,521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,298.55, 370,097.82 and 167,521.59 is: 231,083.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,298.55 : 370,097.82 = 167,521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,298.55/370,097.82 = 167,521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,298.55x = 370,097.82 × 167,521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,298.55x = 61,999,375,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,999,375,261.93/268,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,083.53

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