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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,175.81, 233,084.44 and 165,026.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,175.81, 233,084.44 and 165,026.53 is: 228,719.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,175.81 : 233,084.44 = 165,026.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,175.81/233,084.44 = 165,026.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,175.81x = 233,084.44 × 165,026.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,175.81x = 38,465,115,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,465,115,505.06/168,175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,719.67

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