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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,664.80, 228,638.52 and 123,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,664.80, 228,638.52 and 123,343.92 is: 170,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,664.80 : 228,638.52 = 123,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,664.80/228,638.52 = 123,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,664.80x = 228,638.52 × 123,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,664.80x = 28,201,171,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,201,171,319.80/165,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,230.32

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