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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,788, 230,168.16 and 91,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,788, 230,168.16 and 91,337.76 is: 126,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,788 : 230,168.16 = 91,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,788/230,168.16 = 91,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,788x = 230,168.16 × 91,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,788x = 21,023,044,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023,044,157.72/166,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,046.50

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