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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,670.36, 371,998.46 and 167,712.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,670.36, 371,998.46 and 167,712.42 is: 231,351.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,670.36 : 371,998.46 = 167,712.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,670.36/371,998.46 = 167,712.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,670.36x = 371,998.46 × 167,712.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,670.36x = 62,388,761,124.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,388,761,124.31/269,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,351.94

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