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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,434.02, 371,664.61 and 168,657.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,434.02, 371,664.61 and 168,657.06 is: 232,650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,434.02 : 371,664.61 = 168,657.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,434.02/371,664.61 = 168,657.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,434.02x = 371,664.61 × 168,657.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,434.02x = 62,683,860,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683,860,428.65/269,434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,650.13

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