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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,557.12, 242,436.12 and 165,993.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,557.12, 242,436.12 and 165,993.36 is: 229,229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,557.12 : 242,436.12 = 165,993.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,557.12/242,436.12 = 165,993.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,557.12x = 242,436.12 × 165,993.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,557.12x = 40,242,786,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242,786,144.16/175,557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,229.02

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