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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,189.16, 370,274.18 and 166,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,189.16, 370,274.18 and 166,322.92 is: 229,633.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,189.16 : 370,274.18 = 166,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,189.16/370,274.18 = 166,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,189.16x = 370,274.18 × 166,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,189.16x = 61,585,082,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,585,082,818.21/268,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,633.01

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