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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,178.32, 233,087.90 and 165,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,178.32, 233,087.90 and 165,029.04 is: 228,723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,178.32 : 233,087.90 = 165,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,178.32/233,087.90 = 165,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,178.32x = 233,087.90 × 165,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,178.32x = 38,466,272,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,466,272,372.62/168,178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,723.13

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