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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,186, 226,576.32 and 92,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,186, 226,576.32 and 92,565.52 is: 127,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,186 : 226,576.32 = 92,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,186/226,576.32 = 92,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,186x = 226,576.32 × 92,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,186x = 20,973,154,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,973,154,880.49/164,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,740.21

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