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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,729.62, 228,708.44 and 94,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,729.62, 228,708.44 and 94,111.14 is: 129,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,729.62 : 228,708.44 = 94,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,729.62/228,708.44 = 94,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,729.62x = 228,708.44 × 94,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,729.62x = 21,524,012,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524,012,016.02/165,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,874.26

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