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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,748.68, 250,257.88 and 129,219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,748.68, 250,257.88 and 129,219.76 is: 193,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,748.68 : 250,257.88 = 129,219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,748.68/250,257.88 = 129,219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,748.68x = 250,257.88 × 129,219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,748.68x = 32,338,263,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338,263,191.71/166,748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,934.15

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