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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,011.02, 226,257.82 and 95,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,011.02, 226,257.82 and 95,985.84 is: 132,415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,011.02 : 226,257.82 = 95,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,011.02/226,257.82 = 95,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,011.02x = 226,257.82 × 95,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,011.02x = 21,717,547,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717,547,517.77/164,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,415.18

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