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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,240.28, 226,686.78 and 103,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,240.28, 226,686.78 and 103,772.52 is: 143,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,240.28 : 226,686.78 = 103,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,240.28/226,686.78 = 103,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,240.28x = 226,686.78 × 103,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,240.28x = 23,523,858,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523,858,411.29/164,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,228.31

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