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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,566.36, 226,931.70 and 140,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,566.36, 226,931.70 and 140,771.80 is: 194,119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,566.36 : 226,931.70 = 140,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,566.36/226,931.70 = 140,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,566.36x = 226,931.70 × 140,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,566.36x = 31,945,583,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,945,583,886.06/164,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,119.77

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