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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,493.34, 370,428.62 and 166,482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,493.34, 370,428.62 and 166,482.09 is: 229,688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,493.34 : 370,428.62 = 166,482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,493.34/370,428.62 = 166,482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,493.34x = 370,428.62 × 166,482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,493.34x = 61,669,730,021.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,669,730,021.01/268,493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,688.12

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