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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,572.02, 270,994.56 and 166,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,572.02, 270,994.56 and 166,235.36 is: 229,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,572.02 : 270,994.56 = 166,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,572.02/270,994.56 = 166,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,572.02x = 270,994.56 × 166,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,572.02x = 45,048,878,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,048,878,239.64/196,572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,172.38

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