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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,464.23, 238,046.01 and 166,332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,464.23, 238,046.01 and 166,332.07 is: 230,920.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,464.23 : 238,046.01 = 166,332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,464.23/238,046.01 = 166,332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,464.23x = 238,046.01 × 166,332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,464.23x = 39,594,685,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,594,685,598.54/171,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,920.97

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