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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,009.89, 226,256.26 and 95,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,009.89, 226,256.26 and 95,984.72 is: 132,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,009.89 : 226,256.26 = 95,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,009.89/226,256.26 = 95,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,009.89x = 226,256.26 × 95,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,009.89x = 21,717,144,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717,144,327.84/164,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,413.63

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