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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,704.96, 370,658.82 and 167,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,704.96, 370,658.82 and 167,928 is: 231,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,704.96 : 370,658.82 = 167,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,704.96/370,658.82 = 167,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,704.96x = 370,658.82 × 167,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,704.96x = 62,243,994,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243,994,324.96/268,704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,644.38

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