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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,674.66, 370,519.38 and 166,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,674.66, 370,519.38 and 166,716.72 is: 229,912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,674.66 : 370,519.38 = 166,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,674.66/370,519.38 = 166,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,674.66x = 370,519.38 × 166,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,674.66x = 61,771,775,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771,775,730.03/268,674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,912.92

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