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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,583.66, 372,032.19 and 166,240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,583.66, 372,032.19 and 166,240.62 is: 229,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,583.66 : 372,032.19 = 166,240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,583.66/372,032.19 = 166,240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,583.66x = 372,032.19 × 166,240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,583.66x = 61,846,861,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,846,861,925.56/269,583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,416.21

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