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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,764.08, 236,914.50 and 165,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,764.08, 236,914.50 and 165,983.92 is: 228,941.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,764.08 : 236,914.50 = 165,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,764.08/236,914.50 = 165,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,764.08x = 236,914.50 × 165,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,764.08x = 39,323,997,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323,997,414.84/171,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,941.92

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