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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,648.52, 229,974.94 and 91,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,648.52, 229,974.94 and 91,197 is: 125,851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,648.52 : 229,974.94 = 91,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,648.52/229,974.94 = 91,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,648.52x = 229,974.94 × 91,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,648.52x = 20,973,024,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,973,024,603.18/166,648.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,851.85

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