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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,706.60, 227,124.18 and 140,912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,706.60, 227,124.18 and 140,912.04 is: 194,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,706.60 : 227,124.18 = 140,912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,706.60/227,124.18 = 140,912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,706.60x = 227,124.18 × 140,912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,706.60x = 32,004,531,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,004,531,537.13/164,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,312.38

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