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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,493.99, 226,997.84 and 92,872.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,493.99, 226,997.84 and 92,872.17 is: 128,161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,493.99 : 226,997.84 = 92,872.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,493.99/226,997.84 = 92,872.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,493.99x = 226,997.84 × 92,872.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,493.99x = 21,081,782,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081,782,218.29/164,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,161.41

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