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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,345.89, 226,591.77 and 137,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,345.89, 226,591.77 and 137,161.06 is: 189,110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,345.89 : 226,591.77 = 137,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,345.89/226,591.77 = 137,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,345.89x = 226,591.77 × 137,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,345.89x = 31,079,567,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079,567,360.48/164,345.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,110.71

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