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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,354.88, 226,604.20 and 137,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,354.88, 226,604.20 and 137,170.08 is: 189,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,354.88 : 226,604.20 = 137,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,354.88/226,604.20 = 137,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,354.88x = 226,604.20 × 137,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,354.88x = 31,083,316,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083,316,242.34/164,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,123.17

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