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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,669.86, 371,997.77 and 167,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,669.86, 371,997.77 and 167,711.92 is: 231,351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,669.86 : 371,997.77 = 167,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,669.86/371,997.77 = 167,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,669.86x = 371,997.77 × 167,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,669.86x = 62,388,458,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,388,458,473.86/269,669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,351.25

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