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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,174.68, 285,148.73 and 166,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,174.68, 285,148.73 and 166,016.92 is: 247,624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,174.68 : 285,148.73 = 166,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,174.68/285,148.73 = 166,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,174.68x = 285,148.73 × 166,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,174.68x = 47,339,513,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339,513,896.51/191,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,624.39

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