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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,056.44, 287,411.82 and 165,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,056.44, 287,411.82 and 165,560.60 is: 228,707.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,056.44 : 287,411.82 = 165,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,056.44/287,411.82 = 165,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,056.44x = 287,411.82 × 165,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,056.44x = 47,584,073,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,584,073,366.29/208,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,707.52

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