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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,963.70, 250,351.92 and 72,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,963.70, 250,351.92 and 72,134.70 is: 108,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,963.70 : 250,351.92 = 72,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,963.70/250,351.92 = 72,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,963.70x = 250,351.92 × 72,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,963.70x = 18,059,060,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059,060,643.62/166,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,161.60

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