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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,778.08, 236,933.84 and 165,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,778.08, 236,933.84 and 165,997.92 is: 228,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,778.08 : 236,933.84 = 165,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,778.08/236,933.84 = 165,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,778.08x = 236,933.84 × 165,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,778.08x = 39,330,524,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,330,524,617.61/171,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,961.25

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