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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,919.37, 374,049.54 and 168,985.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,919.37, 374,049.54 and 168,985.73 is: 233,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,919.37 : 374,049.54 = 168,985.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,919.37/374,049.54 = 168,985.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,919.37x = 374,049.54 × 168,985.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,919.37x = 63,209,032,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209,032,702.82/270,919.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,313.08

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