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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,927.99, 374,061.44 and 168,994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,927.99, 374,061.44 and 168,994.35 is: 233,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,927.99 : 374,061.44 = 168,994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,927.99/374,061.44 = 168,994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,927.99x = 374,061.44 × 168,994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,927.99x = 63,214,270,335.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,214,270,335.35/270,927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,324.99

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