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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,864.03, 230,208.82 and 123,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,864.03, 230,208.82 and 123,361.04 is: 170,191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,864.03 : 230,208.82 = 123,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,864.03/230,208.82 = 123,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,864.03x = 230,208.82 × 123,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,864.03x = 28,398,799,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,398,799,719.49/166,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,191.26

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