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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,251.03, 371,629.74 and 167,353.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,251.03, 371,629.74 and 167,353.45 is: 230,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,251.03 : 371,629.74 = 167,353.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,251.03/371,629.74 = 167,353.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,251.03x = 371,629.74 × 167,353.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,251.03x = 62,193,519,111.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,193,519,111.60/269,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,987.12

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