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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,568.36, 226,934.46 and 140,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,568.36, 226,934.46 and 140,773.80 is: 194,122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,568.36 : 226,934.46 = 140,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,568.36/226,934.46 = 140,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,568.36x = 226,934.46 × 140,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,568.36x = 31,946,426,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,946,426,285.15/164,568.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,122.53

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