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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,302.88, 370,038.24 and 166,257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,302.88, 370,038.24 and 166,257.46 is: 229,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,302.88 : 370,038.24 = 166,257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,302.88/370,038.24 = 166,257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,302.88x = 370,038.24 × 166,257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,302.88x = 61,521,617,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521,617,885.27/268,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,299.13

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