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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,391.16, 370,287.14 and 166,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,391.16, 370,287.14 and 166,379.24 is: 229,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,391.16 : 370,287.14 = 166,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,391.16/370,287.14 = 166,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,391.16x = 370,287.14 × 166,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,391.16x = 61,608,090,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,608,090,251.64/268,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,545.90

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