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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,917.87, 374,047.47 and 168,984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,917.87, 374,047.47 and 168,984.23 is: 233,311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,917.87 : 374,047.47 = 168,984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,917.87/374,047.47 = 168,984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,917.87x = 374,047.47 × 168,984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,917.87x = 63,208,121,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208,121,831.16/270,917.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,311.01

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