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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,005.08, 249,258.45 and 132,626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,005.08, 249,258.45 and 132,626.06 is: 199,139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,005.08 : 249,258.45 = 132,626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,005.08/249,258.45 = 132,626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,005.08x = 249,258.45 × 132,626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,005.08x = 33,058,166,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,058,166,145.21/166,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,139.49

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