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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,246.94, 371,624.10 and 167,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,246.94, 371,624.10 and 167,349.36 is: 230,981.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,246.94 : 371,624.10 = 167,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,246.94/371,624.10 = 167,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,246.94x = 371,624.10 × 167,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,246.94x = 62,191,053,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,191,053,971.22/269,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,981.47

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