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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,015.27, 370,034.16 and 166,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,015.27, 370,034.16 and 166,149.60 is: 229,393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,015.27 : 370,034.16 = 166,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,015.27/370,034.16 = 166,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,015.27x = 370,034.16 × 166,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,015.27x = 61,481,025,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481,025,820.17/268,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,393.74

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