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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,569.59, 228,212.76 and 117,108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,569.59, 228,212.76 and 117,108.91 is: 161,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,569.59 : 228,212.76 = 117,108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,569.59/228,212.76 = 117,108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,569.59x = 228,212.76 × 117,108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,569.59x = 26,725,747,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725,747,571.69/165,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,417.01

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