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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,179.80, 226,565.10 and 92,559.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,179.80, 226,565.10 and 92,559.90 is: 127,730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,179.80 : 226,565.10 = 92,559.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,179.80/226,565.10 = 92,559.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,179.80x = 226,565.10 × 92,559.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,179.80x = 20,970,842,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,970,842,999.49/164,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,730.96

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