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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,047, 226,384.92 and 88,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,047, 226,384.92 and 88,595.52 is: 122,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,047 : 226,384.92 = 88,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,047/226,384.92 = 88,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,047x = 226,384.92 × 88,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,047x = 20,056,689,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056,689,707.56/164,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,261.85

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