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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,788.51, 370,773.84 and 168,011.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,788.51, 370,773.84 and 168,011.55 is: 231,759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,788.51 : 370,773.84 = 168,011.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,788.51/370,773.84 = 168,011.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,788.51x = 370,773.84 × 168,011.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,788.51x = 62,294,287,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,294,287,557.85/268,788.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,759.49

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