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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,507.36, 370,447.93 and 166,496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,507.36, 370,447.93 and 166,496.11 is: 229,707.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,507.36 : 370,447.93 = 166,496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,507.36/370,447.93 = 166,496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,507.36x = 370,447.93 × 166,496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,507.36x = 61,678,138,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,678,138,584.55/268,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,707.44

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