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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,678.04, 370,524.04 and 166,720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,678.04, 370,524.04 and 166,720.10 is: 229,917.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,678.04 : 370,524.04 = 166,720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,678.04/370,524.04 = 166,720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,678.04x = 370,524.04 × 166,720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,678.04x = 61,773,802,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,773,802,731.78/268,678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,917.58

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