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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,340.82, 370,156.14 and 167,563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,340.82, 370,156.14 and 167,563.86 is: 231,141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,340.82 : 370,156.14 = 167,563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,340.82/370,156.14 = 167,563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,340.82x = 370,156.14 × 167,563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,340.82x = 62,024,791,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,024,791,621.10/268,340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,141.84

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