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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,693.80, 370,545.72 and 166,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,693.80, 370,545.72 and 166,735.80 is: 229,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,693.80 : 370,545.72 = 166,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,693.80/370,545.72 = 166,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,693.80x = 370,545.72 × 166,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,693.80x = 61,783,237,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,783,237,060.78/268,693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,939.20

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