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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,977.45, 250,072.52 and 129,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,977.45, 250,072.52 and 129,235.30 is: 193,548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,977.45 : 250,072.52 = 129,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,977.45/250,072.52 = 129,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,977.45x = 250,072.52 × 129,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,977.45x = 32,318,195,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,318,195,872.60/166,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,548.27

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