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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,797.08, 269,963.58 and 165,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,797.08, 269,963.58 and 165,529 is: 228,230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,797.08 : 269,963.58 = 165,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,797.08/269,963.58 = 165,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,797.08x = 269,963.58 × 165,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,797.08x = 44,686,801,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,686,801,433.82/195,797.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,230.17

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