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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,977.54, 230,394.96 and 98,964.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,977.54, 230,394.96 and 98,964.54 is: 136,550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,977.54 : 230,394.96 = 98,964.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,977.54/230,394.96 = 98,964.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,977.54x = 230,394.96 × 98,964.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,977.54x = 22,800,931,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,931,234.72/166,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,550.89

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