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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,996.96, 226,304.40 and 96,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,996.96, 226,304.40 and 96,916 is: 133,737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,996.96 : 226,304.40 = 96,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,996.96/226,304.40 = 96,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,996.96x = 226,304.40 × 96,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,996.96x = 21,932,517,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,932,517,230.40/163,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,737.34

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