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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,115.04, 370,172.16 and 166,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,115.04, 370,172.16 and 166,268.88 is: 229,558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,115.04 : 370,172.16 = 166,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,115.04/370,172.16 = 166,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,115.04x = 370,172.16 × 166,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,115.04x = 61,548,110,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548,110,450.38/268,115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,558.59

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