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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,586.66, 227,066.97 and 121,669.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,586.66, 227,066.97 and 121,669.19 is: 167,857.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,586.66 : 227,066.97 = 121,669.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,586.66/227,066.97 = 121,669.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,586.66x = 227,066.97 × 121,669.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,586.66x = 27,627,054,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,054,315.65/164,586.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,857.19

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