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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,335.84, 265,156.56 and 165,761.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,335.84, 265,156.56 and 165,761.36 is: 228,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,335.84 : 265,156.56 = 165,761.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,335.84/265,156.56 = 165,761.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,335.84x = 265,156.56 × 165,761.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,335.84x = 43,952,711,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,952,711,998.52/192,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,520.65

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