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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,307.52, 371,490.24 and 168,530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,307.52, 371,490.24 and 168,530.56 is: 232,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,307.52 : 371,490.24 = 168,530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,307.52/371,490.24 = 168,530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,307.52x = 371,490.24 × 168,530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,307.52x = 62,607,458,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,607,458,181.73/269,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,475.71

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