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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,339.87, 370,154.82 and 167,562.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,339.87, 370,154.82 and 167,562.91 is: 231,140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,339.87 : 370,154.82 = 167,562.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,339.87/370,154.82 = 167,562.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,339.87x = 370,154.82 × 167,562.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,339.87x = 62,024,218,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,024,218,789.73/268,339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,140.53

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