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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,228.67, 226,635.72 and 96,232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,228.67, 226,635.72 and 96,232.11 is: 132,800.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,228.67 : 226,635.72 = 96,232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,228.67/226,635.72 = 96,232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,228.67x = 226,635.72 × 96,232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,228.67x = 21,809,633,536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,809,633,536.97/164,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,800.40

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