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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,457.48, 238,036.63 and 166,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,457.48, 238,036.63 and 166,325.32 is: 230,911.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,457.48 : 238,036.63 = 166,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,457.48/238,036.63 = 166,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,457.48x = 238,036.63 × 166,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,457.48x = 39,591,518,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,591,518,656.47/171,457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,911.59

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