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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,920.37, 374,050.92 and 168,986.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,920.37, 374,050.92 and 168,986.73 is: 233,314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,920.37 : 374,050.92 = 168,986.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,920.37/374,050.92 = 168,986.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,920.37x = 374,050.92 × 168,986.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,920.37x = 63,209,641,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209,641,824.29/270,920.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,314.47

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