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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,458.48, 238,038.02 and 166,326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,458.48, 238,038.02 and 166,326.32 is: 230,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,458.48 : 238,038.02 = 166,326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,458.48/238,038.02 = 166,326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,458.48x = 238,038.02 × 166,326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,458.48x = 39,591,987,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,591,987,886.69/171,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,912.98

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