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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,289.09, 226,767.42 and 96,320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,289.09, 226,767.42 and 96,320.82 is: 132,951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,289.09 : 226,767.42 = 96,320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,289.09/226,767.42 = 96,320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,289.09x = 226,767.42 × 96,320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,289.09x = 21,842,423,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842,423,843.68/164,289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,951.15

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