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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,897.82, 250,287.77 and 72,124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,897.82, 250,287.77 and 72,124.17 is: 108,160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,897.82 : 250,287.77 = 72,124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,897.82/250,287.77 = 72,124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,897.82x = 250,287.77 × 72,124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,897.82x = 18,051,797,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051,797,311.78/166,897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,160.78

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