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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,904, 227,567.58 and 93,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,904, 227,567.58 and 93,282.48 is: 128,729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,904 : 227,567.58 = 93,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,904/227,567.58 = 93,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,904x = 227,567.58 × 93,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,904x = 21,228,068,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228,068,230.00/164,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,729.86

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