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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,931.63, 374,066.46 and 168,997.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,931.63, 374,066.46 and 168,997.99 is: 233,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,931.63 : 374,066.46 = 168,997.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,931.63/374,066.46 = 168,997.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,931.63x = 374,066.46 × 168,997.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,931.63x = 63,216,479,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,216,479,866.42/270,931.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,330.01

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