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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,807.89, 370,800.39 and 168,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,807.89, 370,800.39 and 168,030.93 is: 231,786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,807.89 : 370,800.39 = 168,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,807.89/370,800.39 = 168,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,807.89x = 370,800.39 × 168,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,807.89x = 62,305,934,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,305,934,376.06/268,807.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,786.11

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