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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,830.86, 230,205.55 and 132,925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,830.86, 230,205.55 and 132,925.26 is: 183,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,830.86 : 230,205.55 = 132,925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,830.86/230,205.55 = 132,925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,830.86x = 230,205.55 × 132,925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,830.86x = 30,600,132,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,600,132,587.19/166,830.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,420.10

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