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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,710.99, 230,168.48 and 148,775.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,710.99, 230,168.48 and 148,775.19 is: 205,405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,710.99 : 230,168.48 = 148,775.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,710.99/230,168.48 = 148,775.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,710.99x = 230,168.48 × 148,775.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,710.99x = 34,243,358,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243,358,600.14/166,710.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,405.53

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