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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,790.79, 226,030.55 and 92,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,790.79, 226,030.55 and 92,172 is: 127,196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,790.79 : 226,030.55 = 92,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,790.79/226,030.55 = 92,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,790.79x = 226,030.55 × 92,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,790.79x = 20,833,687,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,833,687,854.60/163,790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,196.94

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