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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,463.23, 238,044.62 and 166,331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,463.23, 238,044.62 and 166,331.07 is: 230,919.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,463.23 : 238,044.62 = 166,331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,463.23/238,044.62 = 166,331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,463.23x = 238,044.62 × 166,331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,463.23x = 39,594,216,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,594,216,768.17/171,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,919.58

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