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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,219.52, 368,823.44 and 166,598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,219.52, 368,823.44 and 166,598.08 is: 229,943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,219.52 : 368,823.44 = 166,598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,219.52/368,823.44 = 166,598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,219.52x = 368,823.44 × 166,598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,219.52x = 61,445,276,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445,276,963.00/267,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,943.07

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