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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,473.68, 249,703.90 and 91,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,473.68, 249,703.90 and 91,742 is: 137,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,473.68 : 249,703.90 = 91,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,473.68/249,703.90 = 91,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,473.68x = 249,703.90 × 91,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,473.68x = 22,908,335,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908,335,193.80/166,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,609.35

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