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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,106.68, 370,160.58 and 166,240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,106.68, 370,160.58 and 166,240.36 is: 229,519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,106.68 : 370,160.58 = 166,240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,106.68/370,160.58 = 166,240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,106.68x = 370,160.58 × 166,240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,106.68x = 61,535,628,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,535,628,077.01/268,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,519.19

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