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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,588.30, 228,005.82 and 124,811.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,588.30, 228,005.82 and 124,811.69 is: 171,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,588.30 : 228,005.82 = 124,811.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,588.30/228,005.82 = 124,811.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,588.30x = 228,005.82 × 124,811.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,588.30x = 28,457,790,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,457,790,584.01/165,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,858.70

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