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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,280.70, 370,247.42 and 166,326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,280.70, 370,247.42 and 166,326.00 is: 229,542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,280.70 : 370,247.42 = 166,326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,280.70/370,247.42 = 166,326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,280.70x = 370,247.42 × 166,326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,280.70x = 61,581,769,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,581,769,696.05/268,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,542.31

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