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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,516.05, 270,917.55 and 166,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,516.05, 270,917.55 and 166,179.66 is: 229,095.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,516.05 : 270,917.55 = 166,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,516.05/270,917.55 = 166,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,516.05x = 270,917.55 × 166,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,516.05x = 45,020,986,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,020,986,347.03/196,516.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,095.72

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