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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,153.16, 226,914 and 146,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,153.16, 226,914 and 146,423.88 is: 202,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,153.16 : 226,914 = 146,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,153.16/226,914 = 146,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,153.16x = 226,914 × 146,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,153.16x = 33,225,628,306.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225,628,306.32/164,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,406.27

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