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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,498.32, 226,995.24 and 92,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,498.32, 226,995.24 and 92,868.40 is: 128,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,498.32 : 226,995.24 = 92,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,498.32/226,995.24 = 92,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,498.32x = 226,995.24 × 92,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,498.32x = 21,080,684,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080,684,746.42/164,498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,151.37

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