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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,664.56, 370,848.14 and 166,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,664.56, 370,848.14 and 166,749.68 is: 230,171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,664.56 : 370,848.14 = 166,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,664.56/370,848.14 = 166,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,664.56x = 370,848.14 × 166,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,664.56x = 61,838,808,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,838,808,673.60/268,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,171.07

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