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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,887, 227,544.08 and 93,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,887, 227,544.08 and 93,265.48 is: 128,706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,887 : 227,544.08 = 93,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,887/227,544.08 = 93,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,887x = 227,544.08 × 93,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,887x = 21,222,007,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222,007,842.36/164,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,706.37

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