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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,020.27, 370,041.06 and 166,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,020.27, 370,041.06 and 166,154.60 is: 229,400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,020.27 : 370,041.06 = 166,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,020.27/370,041.06 = 166,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,020.27x = 370,041.06 × 166,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,020.27x = 61,484,022,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,484,022,457.67/268,020.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,400.64

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