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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,815.88, 370,960.50 and 168,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,815.88, 370,960.50 and 168,269.32 is: 232,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,815.88 : 370,960.50 = 168,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,815.88/370,960.50 = 168,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,815.88x = 370,960.50 × 168,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,815.88x = 62,421,271,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,421,271,081.86/268,815.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,208.27

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