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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,638.52, 229,961.14 and 91,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,638.52, 229,961.14 and 91,187 is: 125,838.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,638.52 : 229,961.14 = 91,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,638.52/229,961.14 = 91,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,638.52x = 229,961.14 × 91,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,638.52x = 20,969,466,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,969,466,473.18/166,638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,838.05

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