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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,174.80, 370,101.06 and 166,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,174.80, 370,101.06 and 166,220.28 is: 229,396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,174.80 : 370,101.06 = 166,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,174.80/370,101.06 = 166,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,174.80x = 370,101.06 × 166,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,174.80x = 61,518,301,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,518,301,821.50/268,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,396.28

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