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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,077, 226,426.40 and 88,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,077, 226,426.40 and 88,625.50 is: 122,303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,077 : 226,426.40 = 88,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,077/226,426.40 = 88,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,077x = 226,426.40 × 88,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,077x = 20,067,152,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067,152,913.20/164,077
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,303.27

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