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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,921.91, 226,222.68 and 99,397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,921.91, 226,222.68 and 99,397.31 is: 137,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,921.91 : 226,222.68 = 99,397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,921.91/226,222.68 = 99,397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,921.91x = 226,222.68 × 99,397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,921.91x = 22,485,924,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485,924,721.88/163,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,174.62

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