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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,919.86, 374,050.24 and 168,986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,919.86, 374,050.24 and 168,986.22 is: 233,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,919.86 : 374,050.24 = 168,986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,919.86/374,050.24 = 168,986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,919.86x = 374,050.24 × 168,986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,919.86x = 63,209,336,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209,336,147.69/270,919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,313.78

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