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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,478.88, 367,901.04 and 166,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,478.88, 367,901.04 and 166,012.96 is: 229,197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,478.88 : 367,901.04 = 166,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,478.88/367,901.04 = 166,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,478.88x = 367,901.04 × 166,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,478.88x = 61,076,340,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,076,340,637.48/266,478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,197.68

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