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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,645, 229,970.10 and 91,193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,645, 229,970.10 and 91,193.50 is: 125,847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,645 : 229,970.10 = 91,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,645/229,970.10 = 91,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,645x = 229,970.10 × 91,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,645x = 20,971,778,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971,778,314.35/166,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,847.03

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