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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,435.02, 371,665.99 and 168,658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,435.02, 371,665.99 and 168,658.06 is: 232,651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,435.02 : 371,665.99 = 168,658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,435.02/371,665.99 = 168,658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,435.02x = 371,665.99 × 168,658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,435.02x = 62,684,464,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,684,464,841.38/269,435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,651.51

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