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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,470.26, 226,971 and 96,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,470.26, 226,971 and 96,483.72 is: 133,148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,470.26 : 226,971 = 96,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,470.26/226,971 = 96,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,470.26x = 226,971 × 96,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,470.26x = 21,899,006,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,006,412.12/164,470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,148.73

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