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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,026, 223,604.52 and 94,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,026, 223,604.52 and 94,979.60 is: 131,076.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,026 : 223,604.52 = 94,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,026/223,604.52 = 94,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,026x = 223,604.52 × 94,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,026x = 21,237,867,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,237,867,867.79/162,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,076.91

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