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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,858.21, 228,652.44 and 140,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,858.21, 228,652.44 and 140,261.66 is: 193,364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,858.21 : 228,652.44 = 140,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,858.21/228,652.44 = 140,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,858.21x = 228,652.44 × 140,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,858.21x = 32,071,169,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,169,654.19/165,858.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,364.98

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