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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,410.96, 272,179.96 and 164,752.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,410.96, 272,179.96 and 164,752.22 is: 227,151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,410.96 : 272,179.96 = 164,752.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,410.96/272,179.96 = 164,752.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,410.96x = 272,179.96 × 164,752.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,410.96x = 44,842,252,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,842,252,649.51/197,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,151.79

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