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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,630.13, 372,224.39 and 167,688.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,630.13, 372,224.39 and 167,688.42 is: 231,493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,630.13 : 372,224.39 = 167,688.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,630.13/372,224.39 = 167,688.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,630.13x = 372,224.39 × 167,688.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,630.13x = 62,417,720,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,417,720,263.78/269,630.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,493.86

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