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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,654.37, 370,533.15 and 166,622.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,654.37, 370,533.15 and 166,622.63 is: 229,809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,654.37 : 370,533.15 = 166,622.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,654.37/370,533.15 = 166,622.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,654.37x = 370,533.15 × 166,622.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,654.37x = 61,739,206,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,739,206,102.52/268,654.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,809.05

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