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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,175.31, 233,083.74 and 165,026.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,175.31, 233,083.74 and 165,026.03 is: 228,718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,175.31 : 233,083.74 = 165,026.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,175.31/233,083.74 = 165,026.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,175.31x = 233,083.74 × 165,026.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,175.31x = 38,464,884,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464,884,269.75/168,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,718.97

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