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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,994.02, 371,463.69 and 168,566.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,994.02, 371,463.69 and 168,566.98 is: 232,780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,994.02 : 371,463.69 = 168,566.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,994.02/371,463.69 = 168,566.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,994.02x = 371,463.69 × 168,566.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,994.02x = 62,616,512,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,616,512,402.96/268,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,780.31

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