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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,764.92, 262,071.68 and 164,148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,764.92, 262,071.68 and 164,148.31 is: 226,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,764.92 : 262,071.68 = 164,148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,764.92/262,071.68 = 164,148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,764.92x = 262,071.68 × 164,148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,764.92x = 43,018,623,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,018,623,370.86/189,764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,694.29

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