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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,526.12, 229,807.86 and 91,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,526.12, 229,807.86 and 91,073 is: 125,681.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,526.12 : 229,807.86 = 91,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,526.12/229,807.86 = 91,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,526.12x = 229,807.86 × 91,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,526.12x = 20,929,291,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,929,291,233.78/166,526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,681.73

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