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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,025, 368,494.86 and 166,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,025, 368,494.86 and 166,423 is: 229,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,025 : 368,494.86 = 166,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,025/368,494.86 = 166,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,025x = 368,494.86 × 166,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,025x = 61,326,020,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326,020,085.78/267,025
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,663.96

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