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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,979.20, 230,429.96 and 91,527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,979.20, 230,429.96 and 91,527.52 is: 126,307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,979.20 : 230,429.96 = 91,527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,979.20/230,429.96 = 91,527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,979.20x = 230,429.96 × 91,527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,979.20x = 21,090,682,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,090,682,772.50/166,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,307.25

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