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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,909.11, 259,163.91 and 165,199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,909.11, 259,163.91 and 165,199.95 is: 227,843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,909.11 : 259,163.91 = 165,199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,909.11/259,163.91 = 165,199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,909.11x = 259,163.91 × 165,199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,909.11x = 42,813,864,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,813,864,973.80/187,909.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,843.48

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