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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,844.58, 230,286.72 and 95,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,844.58, 230,286.72 and 95,266.12 is: 131,490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,844.58 : 230,286.72 = 95,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,844.58/230,286.72 = 95,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,844.58x = 230,286.72 × 95,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,844.58x = 21,938,522,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938,522,301.93/166,844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,490.77

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