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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,717.89, 230,070.66 and 91,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,717.89, 230,070.66 and 91,266.39 is: 125,947.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,717.89 : 230,070.66 = 91,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,717.89/230,070.66 = 91,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,717.89x = 230,070.66 × 91,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,717.89x = 20,997,718,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,997,718,583.12/166,717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,947.60

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