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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,220.04, 226,684.92 and 127,849.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,220.04, 226,684.92 and 127,849.42 is: 176,479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,220.04 : 226,684.92 = 127,849.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,220.04/226,684.92 = 127,849.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,220.04x = 226,684.92 × 127,849.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,220.04x = 28,981,535,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981,535,544.75/164,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,479.90

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