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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,147.24, 229,279.62 and 90,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,147.24, 229,279.62 and 90,697 is: 125,159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,147.24 : 229,279.62 = 90,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,147.24/229,279.62 = 90,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,147.24x = 229,279.62 × 90,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,147.24x = 20,794,973,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794,973,695.14/166,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,159.91

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