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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,192.16, 370,278.32 and 166,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,192.16, 370,278.32 and 166,325.92 is: 229,637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,192.16 : 370,278.32 = 166,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,192.16/370,278.32 = 166,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,192.16x = 370,278.32 × 166,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,192.16x = 61,586,882,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,586,882,230.05/268,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,637.15

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