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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,013.77, 370,032.09 and 166,148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,013.77, 370,032.09 and 166,148.10 is: 229,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,013.77 : 370,032.09 = 166,148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,013.77/370,032.09 = 166,148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,013.77x = 370,032.09 × 166,148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,013.77x = 61,480,128,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,480,128,692.53/268,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,391.68

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