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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,962.98, 230,438.51 and 126,608.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,962.98, 230,438.51 and 126,608.71 is: 174,742.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,962.98 : 230,438.51 = 126,608.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,962.98/230,438.51 = 126,608.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,962.98x = 230,438.51 × 126,608.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,962.98x = 29,175,522,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,175,522,485.42/166,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,742.46

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