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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,219.73, 230,748 and 99,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,219.73, 230,748 and 99,225 is: 136,921.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,219.73 : 230,748 = 99,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,219.73/230,748 = 99,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,219.73x = 230,748 × 99,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,219.73x = 22,895,970,300
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,895,970,300/167,219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,921.46

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