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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,996, 226,275.54 and 92,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,996, 226,275.54 and 92,361.76 is: 127,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,996 : 226,275.54 = 92,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,996/226,275.54 = 92,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,996x = 226,275.54 × 92,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,996x = 20,899,207,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899,207,119.35/163,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,437.30

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