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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,299.81, 370,099.53 and 167,522.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,299.81, 370,099.53 and 167,522.85 is: 231,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,299.81 : 370,099.53 = 167,522.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,299.81/370,099.53 = 167,522.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,299.81x = 370,099.53 × 167,522.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,299.81x = 62,000,128,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,000,128,049.26/268,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,085.25

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