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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,990.82, 370,000.38 and 166,124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,990.82, 370,000.38 and 166,124.62 is: 229,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,990.82 : 370,000.38 = 166,124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,990.82/370,000.38 = 166,124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,990.82x = 370,000.38 × 166,124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,990.82x = 61,466,172,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,466,172,527.36/267,990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,359.25

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