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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,999.08, 230,473.31 and 91,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,999.08, 230,473.31 and 91,562.16 is: 126,363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,999.08 : 230,473.31 = 91,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,999.08/230,473.31 = 91,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,999.08x = 230,473.31 × 91,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,999.08x = 21,102,634,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102,634,492.41/166,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,363.77

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