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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,011.27, 370,028.64 and 166,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,011.27, 370,028.64 and 166,145.60 is: 229,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,011.27 : 370,028.64 = 166,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,011.27/370,028.64 = 166,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,011.27x = 370,028.64 × 166,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,011.27x = 61,478,628,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478,628,559.84/268,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,388.22

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