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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,796.37, 370,784.70 and 168,019.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,796.37, 370,784.70 and 168,019.41 is: 231,770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,796.37 : 370,784.70 = 168,019.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,796.37/370,784.70 = 168,019.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,796.37x = 370,784.70 × 168,019.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,796.37x = 62,299,026,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299,026,531.03/268,796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,770.34

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