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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,086.70, 231,996.50 and 166,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,086.70, 231,996.50 and 166,086.70 is: 231,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,086.70 : 231,996.50 = 166,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,086.70/231,996.50 = 166,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,086.70x = 231,996.50 × 166,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,086.70x = 38,531,533,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531,533,096.55/166,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,996.50

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