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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,844.22, 370,851.28 and 168,067.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,844.22, 370,851.28 and 168,067.26 is: 231,836.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,844.22 : 370,851.28 = 168,067.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,844.22/370,851.28 = 168,067.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,844.22x = 370,851.28 × 168,067.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,844.22x = 62,327,958,076.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,327,958,076.92/268,844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,836.70

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