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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,499.61, 370,437.24 and 166,488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,499.61, 370,437.24 and 166,488.34 is: 229,696.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,499.61 : 370,437.24 = 166,488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,499.61/370,437.24 = 166,488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,499.61x = 370,437.24 × 166,488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,499.61x = 61,673,481,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,673,481,161.78/268,499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,696.73

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