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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,782.14, 227,396.97 and 93,159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,782.14, 227,396.97 and 93,159.78 is: 128,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,782.14 : 227,396.97 = 93,159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,782.14/227,396.97 = 93,159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,782.14x = 227,396.97 × 93,159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,782.14x = 21,184,251,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,251,697.87/164,782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,559.15

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