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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,893.73, 228,792.51 and 140,178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,893.73, 228,792.51 and 140,178.27 is: 193,327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,893.73 : 228,792.51 = 140,178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,893.73/228,792.51 = 140,178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,893.73x = 228,792.51 × 140,178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,893.73x = 32,071,738,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,738,240.76/165,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,327.01

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