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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,474.88, 367,895.52 and 166,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,474.88, 367,895.52 and 166,008.96 is: 229,192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,474.88 : 367,895.52 = 166,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,474.88/367,895.52 = 166,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,474.88x = 367,895.52 × 166,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,474.88x = 61,073,952,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,073,952,663.86/266,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,192.16

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