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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,760.28, 230,164.80 and 106,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,760.28, 230,164.80 and 106,317 is: 146,740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,760.28 : 230,164.80 = 106,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,760.28/230,164.80 = 106,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,760.28x = 230,164.80 × 106,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,760.28x = 24,470,431,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,470,431,041.60/166,760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,740.17

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