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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,882.36, 374,002.38 and 168,947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,882.36, 374,002.38 and 168,947.64 is: 233,262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,882.36 : 374,002.38 = 168,947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,882.36/374,002.38 = 168,947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,882.36x = 374,002.38 × 168,947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,882.36x = 63,186,819,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,186,819,455.38/270,882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,262.95

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