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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,082, 226,433.25 and 88,630.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,082, 226,433.25 and 88,630.50 is: 122,310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,082 : 226,433.25 = 88,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,082/226,433.25 = 88,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,082x = 226,433.25 × 88,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,082x = 20,068,892,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068,892,164.13/164,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,310.14

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