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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,731.96, 225,977.72 and 94,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,731.96, 225,977.72 and 94,811.40 is: 130,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,731.96 : 225,977.72 = 94,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,731.96/225,977.72 = 94,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,731.96x = 225,977.72 × 94,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,731.96x = 21,425,264,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425,264,002.01/163,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,855.72

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