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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,420.35, 226,722.27 and 142,724.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,420.35, 226,722.27 and 142,724.17 is: 196,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,420.35 : 226,722.27 = 142,724.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,420.35/226,722.27 = 142,724.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,420.35x = 226,722.27 × 142,724.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,420.35x = 32,358,747,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,358,747,261.24/164,420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,805.00

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