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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,091.64, 260,971.89 and 165,126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,091.64, 260,971.89 and 165,126.21 is: 246,118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,091.64 : 260,971.89 = 165,126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,091.64/260,971.89 = 165,126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,091.64x = 260,971.89 × 165,126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,091.64x = 43,093,299,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,093,299,112.24/175,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,118.54

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