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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,339.12, 370,153.79 and 167,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,339.12, 370,153.79 and 167,562.16 is: 231,139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,339.12 : 370,153.79 = 167,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,339.12/370,153.79 = 167,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,339.12x = 370,153.79 × 167,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,339.12x = 62,023,768,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,023,768,584.59/268,339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,139.49

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