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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,127.48, 226,439.38 and 99,617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,127.48, 226,439.38 and 99,617.06 is: 137,437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,127.48 : 226,439.38 = 99,617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,127.48/226,439.38 = 99,617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,127.48x = 226,439.38 × 99,617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,127.48x = 22,557,225,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,225,303.82/164,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,437.22

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