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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,052, 229,128.62 and 94,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,052, 229,128.62 and 94,424.10 is: 130,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,052 : 229,128.62 = 94,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,052/229,128.62 = 94,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,052x = 229,128.62 × 94,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,052x = 21,635,263,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635,263,727.74/166,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,292.10

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