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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,171.20, 270,798.66 and 166,112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,171.20, 270,798.66 and 166,112.37 is: 229,304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,171.20 : 270,798.66 = 166,112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,171.20/270,798.66 = 166,112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,171.20x = 270,798.66 × 166,112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,171.20x = 44,983,007,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,983,007,205.42/196,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,304.85

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