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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,027, 368,497.62 and 166,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,027, 368,497.62 and 166,425 is: 229,666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,027 : 368,497.62 = 166,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,027/368,497.62 = 166,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,027x = 368,497.62 × 166,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,027x = 61,327,216,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,327,216,408.50/267,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,666.72

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