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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,813.92, 373,764.48 and 168,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,813.92, 373,764.48 and 168,856 is: 233,047.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,813.92 : 373,764.48 = 168,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,813.92/373,764.48 = 168,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,813.92x = 373,764.48 × 168,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,813.92x = 63,112,375,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,112,375,034.88/270,813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,047.01

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