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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,919.87, 374,050.23 and 168,986.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,919.87, 374,050.23 and 168,986.23 is: 233,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,919.87 : 374,050.23 = 168,986.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,919.87/374,050.23 = 168,986.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,919.87x = 374,050.23 × 168,986.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,919.87x = 63,209,338,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209,338,198.33/270,919.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,313.78

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