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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,858.89, 230,281.77 and 95,249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,858.89, 230,281.77 and 95,249.67 is: 131,453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,858.89 : 230,281.77 = 95,249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,858.89/230,281.77 = 95,249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,858.89x = 230,281.77 × 95,249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,858.89x = 21,934,262,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,934,262,599.52/166,858.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,453.96

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