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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,727.99, 227,154.92 and 140,933.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,727.99, 227,154.92 and 140,933.43 is: 194,342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,727.99 : 227,154.92 = 140,933.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,727.99/227,154.92 = 140,933.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,727.99x = 227,154.92 × 140,933.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,727.99x = 32,013,721,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013,721,312.31/164,727.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,342.94

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