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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,609.65, 237,792.92 and 164,637.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,609.65, 237,792.92 and 164,637.63 is: 226,810.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,609.65 : 237,792.92 = 164,637.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,609.65/237,792.92 = 164,637.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,609.65x = 237,792.92 × 164,637.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,609.65x = 39,149,661,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,149,661,956.39/172,609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,810.39

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