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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,237.28, 226,565.97 and 106,074.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,237.28, 226,565.97 and 106,074.01 is: 146,329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,237.28 : 226,565.97 = 106,074.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,237.28/226,565.97 = 106,074.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,237.28x = 226,565.97 × 106,074.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,237.28x = 24,032,760,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,032,760,967.44/164,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,329.51

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