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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,888, 227,545.46 and 93,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,888, 227,545.46 and 93,266.48 is: 128,707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,888 : 227,545.46 = 93,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,888/227,545.46 = 93,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,888x = 227,545.46 × 93,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,888x = 21,222,364,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222,364,094.18/164,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,707.75

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