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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,074.50, 226,422.99 and 88,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,074.50, 226,422.99 and 88,623 is: 122,299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,074.50 : 226,422.99 = 88,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,074.50/226,422.99 = 88,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,074.50x = 226,422.99 × 88,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,074.50x = 20,066,284,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,284,642.77/164,074.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,299.84

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