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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,806.39, 370,798.32 and 168,029.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,806.39, 370,798.32 and 168,029.43 is: 231,784.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,806.39 : 370,798.32 = 168,029.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,806.39/370,798.32 = 168,029.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,806.39x = 370,798.32 × 168,029.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,806.39x = 62,305,030,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,305,030,354.56/268,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,784.04

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