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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,389.05, 370,341.06 and 166,377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,389.05, 370,341.06 and 166,377.35 is: 229,578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,389.05 : 370,341.06 = 166,377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,389.05/370,341.06 = 166,377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,389.05x = 370,341.06 × 166,377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,389.05x = 61,616,364,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,616,364,158.99/268,389.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,578.53

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