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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,592.96, 373,343.82 and 168,634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,592.96, 373,343.82 and 168,634.96 is: 232,669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,592.96 : 373,343.82 = 168,634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,592.96/373,343.82 = 168,634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,592.96x = 373,343.82 × 168,634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,592.96x = 62,958,820,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,958,820,151.95/270,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,669.84

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