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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,664.94, 370,848.65 and 166,750.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,664.94, 370,848.65 and 166,750.05 is: 230,171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,664.94 : 370,848.65 = 166,750.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,664.94/370,848.65 = 166,750.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,664.94x = 370,848.65 × 166,750.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,664.94x = 61,839,030,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,839,030,929.93/268,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,171.57

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