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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,918.87, 374,048.85 and 168,985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,918.87, 374,048.85 and 168,985.23 is: 233,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,918.87 : 374,048.85 = 168,985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,918.87/374,048.85 = 168,985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,918.87x = 374,048.85 × 168,985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,918.87x = 63,208,730,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208,730,948.49/270,918.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,312.40

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