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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,117.04, 370,174.92 and 166,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,117.04, 370,174.92 and 166,270.88 is: 229,561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,117.04 : 370,174.92 = 166,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,117.04/370,174.92 = 166,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,117.04x = 370,174.92 × 166,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,117.04x = 61,549,309,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549,309,702.33/268,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,561.35

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