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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,973.61, 227,766.77 and 113,379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,973.61, 227,766.77 and 113,379.58 is: 156,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,973.61 : 227,766.77 = 113,379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,973.61/227,766.77 = 113,379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,973.61x = 227,766.77 × 113,379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,973.61x = 25,824,100,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824,100,720.56/164,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,534.74

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