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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,556.94, 262,308.56 and 164,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,556.94, 262,308.56 and 164,703.72 is: 226,720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,556.94 : 262,308.56 = 164,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,556.94/262,308.56 = 164,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,556.94x = 262,308.56 × 164,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,556.94x = 43,203,195,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,203,195,619.84/190,556.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,720.66

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