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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,498.12, 229,762.74 and 91,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,498.12, 229,762.74 and 91,045 is: 125,639.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,498.12 : 229,762.74 = 91,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,498.12/229,762.74 = 91,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,498.12x = 229,762.74 × 91,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,498.12x = 20,918,748,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918,748,663.30/166,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,639.55

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