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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,794, 230,176.53 and 91,342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,794, 230,176.53 and 91,342.50 is: 126,053.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,794 : 230,176.53 = 91,342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,794/230,176.53 = 91,342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,794x = 230,176.53 × 91,342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,794x = 21,024,899,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,899,691.53/166,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,053.09

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