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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,114.77, 370,018.23 and 166,160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,114.77, 370,018.23 and 166,160.19 is: 229,313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,114.77 : 370,018.23 = 166,160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,114.77/370,018.23 = 166,160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,114.77x = 370,018.23 × 166,160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,114.77x = 61,482,299,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482,299,400.26/268,114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,313.36

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