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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,713.96, 229,954.50 and 118,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,713.96, 229,954.50 and 118,994.16 is: 164,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,713.96 : 229,954.50 = 118,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,713.96/229,954.50 = 118,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,713.96x = 229,954.50 × 118,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,713.96x = 27,363,242,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,363,242,565.72/166,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,132.88

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