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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,061.41, 369,991.69 and 166,025.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,061.41, 369,991.69 and 166,025.71 is: 229,156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,061.41 : 369,991.69 = 166,025.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,061.41/369,991.69 = 166,025.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,061.41x = 369,991.69 × 166,025.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,061.41x = 61,428,133,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428,133,073.78/268,061.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,156.94

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