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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,722, 227,340.76 and 104,298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,722, 227,340.76 and 104,298.26 is: 143,947.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,722 : 227,340.76 = 104,298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,722/227,340.76 = 104,298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,722x = 227,340.76 × 104,298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,722x = 23,711,245,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711,245,695.08/164,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,947.05

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