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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,388.05, 370,339.68 and 166,376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,388.05, 370,339.68 and 166,376.35 is: 229,577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,388.05 : 370,339.68 = 166,376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,388.05/370,339.68 = 166,376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,388.05x = 370,339.68 × 166,376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,388.05x = 61,615,762,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615,762,286.38/268,388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,577.15

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