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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,859.76, 230,263.38 and 91,407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,859.76, 230,263.38 and 91,407.72 is: 126,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,859.76 : 230,263.38 = 91,407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,859.76/230,263.38 = 91,407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,859.76x = 230,263.38 × 91,407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,859.76x = 21,047,850,565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047,850,565.29/166,859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,140.96

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