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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,832.80, 370,778.88 and 166,800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,832.80, 370,778.88 and 166,800.96 is: 230,054.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,832.80 : 370,778.88 = 166,800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,832.80/370,778.88 = 166,800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,832.80x = 370,778.88 × 166,800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,832.80x = 61,846,273,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,846,273,131.72/268,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,054.79

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