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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,436.02, 371,667.37 and 168,659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,436.02, 371,667.37 and 168,659.06 is: 232,652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,436.02 : 371,667.37 = 168,659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,436.02/371,667.37 = 168,659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,436.02x = 371,667.37 × 168,659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,436.02x = 62,685,069,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,685,069,256.87/269,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,652.89

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