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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,149.34, 226,487.52 and 99,617.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,149.34, 226,487.52 and 99,617.12 is: 137,448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,149.34 : 226,487.52 = 99,617.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,149.34/226,487.52 = 99,617.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,149.34x = 226,487.52 × 99,617.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,149.34x = 22,562,034,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,034,458.34/164,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,448.22

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