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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,719, 230,072.40 and 91,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,719, 230,072.40 and 91,267.68 is: 125,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,719 : 230,072.40 = 91,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,719/230,072.40 = 91,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,719x = 230,072.40 × 91,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,719x = 20,998,174,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,998,174,180.03/166,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,949.50

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