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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,328.40, 402,492.60 and 166,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,328.40, 402,492.60 and 166,851.60 is: 250,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,328.40 : 402,492.60 = 166,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,328.40/402,492.60 = 166,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,328.40x = 402,492.60 × 166,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,328.40x = 67,156,534,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,156,534,298.16/268,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,277.40

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