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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,728.99, 227,156.29 and 140,934.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,728.99, 227,156.29 and 140,934.43 is: 194,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,728.99 : 227,156.29 = 140,934.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,728.99/227,156.29 = 140,934.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,728.99x = 227,156.29 × 140,934.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,728.99x = 32,014,142,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,142,252.06/164,728.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,344.31

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