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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,316.59, 226,794.74 and 96,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,316.59, 226,794.74 and 96,355.46 is: 132,992.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,316.59 : 226,794.74 = 96,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,316.59/226,794.74 = 96,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,316.59x = 226,794.74 × 96,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,316.59x = 21,852,911,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,852,911,498.28/164,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,992.73

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