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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,714.80, 403,363.80 and 168,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,714.80, 403,363.80 and 168,987.60 is: 253,664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,714.80 : 403,363.80 = 168,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,714.80/403,363.80 = 168,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,714.80x = 403,363.80 × 168,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,714.80x = 68,163,480,488.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,163,480,488.88/268,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,664.78

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