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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,010.46, 370,027.52 and 166,144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,010.46, 370,027.52 and 166,144.78 is: 229,387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,010.46 : 370,027.52 = 166,144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,010.46/370,027.52 = 166,144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,010.46x = 370,027.52 × 166,144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,010.46x = 61,478,142,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478,142,244.78/268,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,387.10

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