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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,221.16, 234,397.98 and 166,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,221.16, 234,397.98 and 166,444.76 is: 229,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,221.16 : 234,397.98 = 166,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,221.16/234,397.98 = 166,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,221.16x = 234,397.98 × 166,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,221.16x = 39,014,315,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,014,315,525.58/170,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,197.80

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