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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,205.68, 226,606.35 and 96,206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,205.68, 226,606.35 and 96,206.38 is: 132,766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,205.68 : 226,606.35 = 96,206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,205.68/226,606.35 = 96,206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,205.68x = 226,606.35 × 96,206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,205.68x = 21,800,976,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800,976,618.51/164,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,766.28

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