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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,015.77, 370,034.85 and 166,150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,015.77, 370,034.85 and 166,150.10 is: 229,394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,015.77 : 370,034.85 = 166,150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,015.77/370,034.85 = 166,150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,015.77x = 370,034.85 × 166,150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,015.77x = 61,481,327,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481,327,330.99/268,015.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,394.44

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