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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,435.29, 373,315.59 and 168,511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,435.29, 373,315.59 and 168,511.14 is: 232,616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,435.29 : 373,315.59 = 168,511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,435.29/373,315.59 = 168,511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,435.29x = 373,315.59 × 168,511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,435.29x = 62,907,835,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,907,835,650.67/270,435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,616.97

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