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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,012.27, 370,030.02 and 166,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,012.27, 370,030.02 and 166,146.60 is: 229,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,012.27 : 370,030.02 = 166,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,012.27/370,030.02 = 166,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,012.27x = 370,030.02 × 166,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,012.27x = 61,479,229,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,479,229,720.93/268,012.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,389.61

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