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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,440.02, 371,672.88 and 168,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,440.02, 371,672.88 and 168,663.06 is: 232,658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,440.02 : 371,672.88 = 168,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,440.02/371,672.88 = 168,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,440.02x = 371,672.88 × 168,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,440.02x = 62,687,485,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,687,485,259.81/269,440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,658.40

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