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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,680, 230,018.40 and 91,228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,680, 230,018.40 and 91,228.50 is: 125,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,680 : 230,018.40 = 91,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,680/230,018.40 = 91,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,680x = 230,018.40 × 91,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,680x = 20,984,233,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,984,233,604.40/166,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,895.33

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