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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,901, 230,328.78 and 91,454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,901, 230,328.78 and 91,454.36 is: 126,209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,901 : 230,328.78 = 91,454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,901/230,328.78 = 91,454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,901x = 230,328.78 × 91,454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,901x = 21,064,571,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,571,164.48/166,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,209.98

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