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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,018.02, 370,037.96 and 166,152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,018.02, 370,037.96 and 166,152.35 is: 229,397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,018.02 : 370,037.96 = 166,152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,018.02/370,037.96 = 166,152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,018.02x = 370,037.96 × 166,152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,018.02x = 61,482,673,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482,673,962.25/268,018.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,397.54

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