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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,122.26, 248,970.15 and 144,687.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,122.26, 248,970.15 and 144,687.23 is: 216,845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,122.26 : 248,970.15 = 144,687.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,122.26/248,970.15 = 144,687.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,122.26x = 248,970.15 × 144,687.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,122.26x = 36,022,800,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,022,800,111.33/166,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,845.12

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