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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,169.90, 226,589.68 and 103,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,169.90, 226,589.68 and 103,702.08 is: 143,131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,169.90 : 226,589.68 = 103,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,169.90/226,589.68 = 103,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,169.90x = 226,589.68 × 103,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,169.90x = 23,497,821,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,497,821,122.53/164,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,131.12

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