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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,972.76, 226,339.01 and 96,011.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,972.76, 226,339.01 and 96,011.58 is: 132,529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,972.76 : 226,339.01 = 96,011.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,972.76/226,339.01 = 96,011.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,972.76x = 226,339.01 × 96,011.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,972.76x = 21,731,165,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,731,165,421.34/163,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,529.12

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