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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,846.22, 370,854.04 and 168,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,846.22, 370,854.04 and 168,069.26 is: 231,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,846.22 : 370,854.04 = 168,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,846.22/370,854.04 = 168,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,846.22x = 370,854.04 × 168,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,846.22x = 62,329,164,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,329,164,070.81/268,846.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,839.47

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