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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,510.73, 370,452.59 and 166,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,510.73, 370,452.59 and 166,499.48 is: 229,712.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,510.73 : 370,452.59 = 166,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,510.73/370,452.59 = 166,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,510.73x = 370,452.59 × 166,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,510.73x = 61,680,164,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,680,164,317.66/268,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,712.10

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