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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,766.06, 259,030.30 and 166,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,766.06, 259,030.30 and 166,277.70 is: 229,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,766.06 : 259,030.30 = 166,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,766.06/259,030.30 = 166,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,766.06x = 259,030.30 × 166,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,766.06x = 43,070,962,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,070,962,514.31/187,766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,386.30

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