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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,665.66, 227,121.81 and 139,405.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,665.66, 227,121.81 and 139,405.81 is: 192,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,665.66 : 227,121.81 = 139,405.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,665.66/227,121.81 = 139,405.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,665.66x = 227,121.81 × 139,405.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,665.66x = 31,662,099,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,662,099,891.72/164,665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,281.13

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