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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,014.77, 370,033.47 and 166,149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,014.77, 370,033.47 and 166,149.10 is: 229,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,014.77 : 370,033.47 = 166,149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,014.77/370,033.47 = 166,149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,014.77x = 370,033.47 × 166,149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,014.77x = 61,480,728,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,480,728,010.38/268,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,393.06

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