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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,506.12, 229,773.78 and 91,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,506.12, 229,773.78 and 91,053 is: 125,650.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,506.12 : 229,773.78 = 91,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,506.12/229,773.78 = 91,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,506.12x = 229,773.78 × 91,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,506.12x = 20,921,591,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921,591,990.34/166,506.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,650.59

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