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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,317.78, 226,705.53 and 129,752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,317.78, 226,705.53 and 129,752.79 is: 179,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,317.78 : 226,705.53 = 129,752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,317.78/226,705.53 = 129,752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,317.78x = 226,705.53 × 129,752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,317.78x = 29,415,675,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,415,675,025.93/164,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,016.99

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