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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,257, 229,435.88 and 90,805.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,257, 229,435.88 and 90,805.50 is: 125,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,257 : 229,435.88 = 90,805.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,257/229,435.88 = 90,805.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,257x = 229,435.88 × 90,805.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,257x = 20,834,039,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834,039,347.31/166,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,312.25

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