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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,274, 226,685.08 and 92,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,274, 226,685.08 and 92,631.12 is: 127,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,274 : 226,685.08 = 92,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,274/226,685.08 = 92,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,274x = 226,685.08 × 92,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,274x = 20,998,092,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,998,092,847.69/164,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,823.59

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