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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,275.40, 226,741.36 and 92,696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,275.40, 226,741.36 and 92,696.72 is: 127,944.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,275.40 : 226,741.36 = 92,696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,275.40/226,741.36 = 92,696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,275.40x = 226,741.36 × 92,696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,275.40x = 21,018,180,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018,180,360.34/164,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,944.78

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