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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,934.08, 250,289.91 and 86,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,934.08, 250,289.91 and 86,775.04 is: 130,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,934.08 : 250,289.91 = 86,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,934.08/250,289.91 = 86,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,934.08x = 250,289.91 × 86,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,934.08x = 21,718,916,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,718,916,951.85/166,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,104.75

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