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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,567.02, 270,987.66 and 166,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,567.02, 270,987.66 and 166,230.36 is: 229,165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,567.02 : 270,987.66 = 166,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,567.02/270,987.66 = 166,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,567.02x = 270,987.66 × 166,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,567.02x = 45,046,376,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,046,376,277.36/196,567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,165.48

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