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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,338.12, 370,152.41 and 167,561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,338.12, 370,152.41 and 167,561.16 is: 231,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,338.12 : 370,152.41 = 167,561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,338.12/370,152.41 = 167,561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,338.12x = 370,152.41 × 167,561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,338.12x = 62,023,165,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,023,165,441.78/268,338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,138.11

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