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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,504.92, 370,444.56 and 166,493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,504.92, 370,444.56 and 166,493.67 is: 229,704.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,504.92 : 370,444.56 = 166,493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,504.92/370,444.56 = 166,493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,504.92x = 370,444.56 × 166,493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,504.92x = 61,676,674,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,676,674,325.94/268,504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,704.08

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