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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,193.16, 370,279.70 and 166,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,193.16, 370,279.70 and 166,326.92 is: 229,638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,193.16 : 370,279.70 = 166,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,193.16/370,279.70 = 166,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,193.16x = 370,279.70 × 166,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,193.16x = 61,587,482,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,587,482,039.52/268,193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,638.53

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