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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,483.88, 367,907.94 and 166,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,483.88, 367,907.94 and 166,017.96 is: 229,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,483.88 : 367,907.94 = 166,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,483.88/367,907.94 = 166,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,483.88x = 367,907.94 × 166,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,483.88x = 61,079,325,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,079,325,666.60/266,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,204.58

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