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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,845.22, 370,852.66 and 168,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,845.22, 370,852.66 and 168,068.26 is: 231,838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,845.22 : 370,852.66 = 168,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,845.22/370,852.66 = 168,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,845.22x = 370,852.66 × 168,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,845.22x = 62,328,561,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,328,561,282.57/268,845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,838.09

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