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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,421.52, 371,647.36 and 168,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,421.52, 371,647.36 and 168,644.56 is: 232,632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,421.52 : 371,647.36 = 168,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,421.52/371,647.36 = 168,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,421.52x = 371,647.36 × 168,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,421.52x = 62,676,305,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,676,305,502.36/269,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,632.89

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