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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,293.24, 228,214.52 and 126,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,293.24, 228,214.52 and 126,984.56 is: 175,323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,293.24 : 228,214.52 = 126,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,293.24/228,214.52 = 126,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,293.24x = 228,214.52 × 126,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,293.24x = 28,979,720,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979,720,407.81/165,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,323.08

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