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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,339.82, 370,154.76 and 167,562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,339.82, 370,154.76 and 167,562.86 is: 231,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,339.82 : 370,154.76 = 167,562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,339.82/370,154.76 = 167,562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,339.82x = 370,154.76 × 167,562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,339.82x = 62,024,190,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,024,190,228.21/268,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,140.46

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