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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,814.24, 228,591.95 and 140,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,814.24, 228,591.95 and 140,217.92 is: 193,304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,814.24 : 228,591.95 = 140,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,814.24/228,591.95 = 140,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,814.24x = 228,591.95 × 140,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,814.24x = 32,052,687,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,687,757.74/165,814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,304.80

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