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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,619, 229,934.22 and 91,167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,619, 229,934.22 and 91,167.50 is: 125,811.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,619 : 229,934.22 = 91,167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,619/229,934.22 = 91,167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,619x = 229,934.22 × 91,167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,619x = 20,962,528,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,528,001.85/166,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,811.15

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