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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,947.83, 226,253.59 and 95,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,947.83, 226,253.59 and 95,971.14 is: 132,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,947.83 : 226,253.59 = 95,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,947.83/226,253.59 = 95,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,947.83x = 226,253.59 × 95,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,947.83x = 21,713,814,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,814,721.46/163,947.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,443.44

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