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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,023.86, 371,262.78 and 167,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,023.86, 371,262.78 and 167,105.52 is: 230,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,023.86 : 371,262.78 = 167,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,023.86/371,262.78 = 167,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,023.86x = 371,262.78 × 167,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,023.86x = 62,040,059,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,040,059,908.55/269,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,611.74

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