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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,711.24, 230,168.84 and 148,775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,711.24, 230,168.84 and 148,775.44 is: 205,405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,711.24 : 230,168.84 = 148,775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,711.24/230,168.84 = 148,775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,711.24x = 230,168.84 × 148,775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,711.24x = 34,243,470,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243,470,445.29/166,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,405.89

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