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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,719.37, 227,143.01 and 140,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,719.37, 227,143.01 and 140,924.81 is: 194,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,719.37 : 227,143.01 = 140,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,719.37/227,143.01 = 140,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,719.37x = 227,143.01 × 140,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,719.37x = 32,010,084,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,010,084,391.36/164,719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,331.03

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