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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,733.08, 236,871.90 and 165,952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,733.08, 236,871.90 and 165,952.92 is: 228,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,733.08 : 236,871.90 = 165,952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,733.08/236,871.90 = 165,952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,733.08x = 236,871.90 × 165,952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,733.08x = 39,309,583,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,309,583,470.95/171,733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,899.31

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