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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,294.62, 226,728.68 and 95,400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,294.62, 226,728.68 and 95,400.24 is: 131,653.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,294.62 : 226,728.68 = 95,400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,294.62/226,728.68 = 95,400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,294.62x = 226,728.68 × 95,400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,294.62x = 21,629,971,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629,971,424.62/164,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,653.56

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