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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,003.60, 226,356.36 and 96,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,003.60, 226,356.36 and 96,035.60 is: 132,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,003.60 : 226,356.36 = 96,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,003.60/226,356.36 = 96,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,003.60x = 226,356.36 × 96,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,003.60x = 21,738,268,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738,268,846.42/164,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,547.51

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