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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,516.30, 270,917.89 and 166,179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,516.30, 270,917.89 and 166,179.91 is: 229,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,516.30 : 270,917.89 = 166,179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,516.30/270,917.89 = 166,179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,516.30x = 270,917.89 × 166,179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,516.30x = 45,021,110,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,021,110,577.59/196,516.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,096.06

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