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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,846.08, 250,009.92 and 91,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,846.08, 250,009.92 and 91,902.72 is: 137,711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,846.08 : 250,009.92 = 91,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,846.08/250,009.92 = 91,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,846.08x = 250,009.92 × 91,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,846.08x = 22,976,591,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976,591,674.98/166,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,711.31

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