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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,066.43, 255,822.08 and 165,120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,066.43, 255,822.08 and 165,120.99 is: 228,250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,066.43 : 255,822.08 = 165,120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,066.43/255,822.08 = 165,120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,066.43x = 255,822.08 × 165,120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,066.43x = 42,241,594,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,241,594,287.85/185,066.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,250.98

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