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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,302.87, 370,038.24 and 166,257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,302.87, 370,038.24 and 166,257.45 is: 229,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,302.87 : 370,038.24 = 166,257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,302.87/370,038.24 = 166,257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,302.87x = 370,038.24 × 166,257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,302.87x = 61,521,614,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521,614,184.89/268,302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,299.13

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