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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,784.37, 370,768.14 and 168,007.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,784.37, 370,768.14 and 168,007.41 is: 231,753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,784.37 : 370,768.14 = 168,007.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,784.37/370,768.14 = 168,007.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,784.37x = 370,768.14 × 168,007.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,784.37x = 62,291,794,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,291,794,911.92/268,784.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,753.78

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