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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,161.95, 226,561.50 and 95,266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,161.95, 226,561.50 and 95,266.59 is: 131,478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,161.95 : 226,561.50 = 95,266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,161.95/226,561.50 = 95,266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,161.95x = 226,561.50 × 95,266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,161.95x = 21,583,741,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,583,741,530.29/164,161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,478.35

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