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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,736.97, 370,869.21 and 166,795.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,736.97, 370,869.21 and 166,795.29 is: 230,185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,736.97 : 370,869.21 = 166,795.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,736.97/370,869.21 = 166,795.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,736.97x = 370,869.21 × 166,795.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,736.97x = 61,859,237,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859,237,434.02/268,736.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,185.07

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