Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,558.40, 229,848.72 and 91,106
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166,558.40, 229,848.72 and 91,106 is: 125,725.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,558.40 : 229,848.72 = 91,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,558.40/229,848.72 = 91,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,558.40x = 229,848.72 × 91,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,558.40x = 20,940,597,484.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,940,597,484.32/166,558.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,725.26
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