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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,009.77, 370,026.57 and 166,144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,009.77, 370,026.57 and 166,144.10 is: 229,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,009.77 : 370,026.57 = 166,144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,009.77/370,026.57 = 166,144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,009.77x = 370,026.57 × 166,144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,009.77x = 61,477,730,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,477,730,221.64/268,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,386.15

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