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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,058.44, 287,414.58 and 165,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,058.44, 287,414.58 and 165,562.60 is: 228,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,058.44 : 287,414.58 = 165,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,058.44/287,414.58 = 165,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,058.44x = 287,414.58 × 165,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,058.44x = 47,585,105,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,585,105,142.71/208,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,710.29

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