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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,966.76, 250,370.86 and 96,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,966.76, 250,370.86 and 96,867.56 is: 145,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,966.76 : 250,370.86 = 96,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,966.76/250,370.86 = 96,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,966.76x = 250,370.86 × 96,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,966.76x = 24,252,814,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,252,814,303.30/166,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,255.34

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