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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,868.86, 373,983.75 and 168,934.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,868.86, 373,983.75 and 168,934.14 is: 233,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,868.86 : 373,983.75 = 168,934.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,868.86/373,983.75 = 168,934.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,868.86x = 373,983.75 × 168,934.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,868.86x = 63,178,623,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,178,623,180.23/270,868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,244.32

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