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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,215.52, 368,817.92 and 166,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,215.52, 368,817.92 and 166,594.08 is: 229,937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,215.52 : 368,817.92 = 166,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,215.52/368,817.92 = 166,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,215.52x = 368,817.92 × 166,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,215.52x = 61,442,882,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,442,882,069.91/267,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,937.55

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