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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,914, 230,341.41 and 91,462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,914, 230,341.41 and 91,462.50 is: 126,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,914 : 230,341.41 = 91,462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,914/230,341.41 = 91,462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,914x = 230,341.41 × 91,462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,914x = 21,067,601,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067,601,212.13/166,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,218.30

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