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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,012.77, 370,030.71 and 166,147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,012.77, 370,030.71 and 166,147.10 is: 229,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,012.77 : 370,030.71 = 166,147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,012.77/370,030.71 = 166,147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,012.77x = 370,030.71 × 166,147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,012.77x = 61,479,527,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,479,527,527.29/268,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,390.29

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