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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,995.02, 371,465.07 and 168,567.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,995.02, 371,465.07 and 168,567.98 is: 232,781.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,995.02 : 371,465.07 = 168,567.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,995.02/371,465.07 = 168,567.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,995.02x = 371,465.07 × 168,567.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,995.02x = 62,617,116,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,617,116,490.46/268,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,781.69

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