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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,083, 226,434.64 and 88,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,083, 226,434.64 and 88,631.52 is: 122,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,083 : 226,434.64 = 88,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,083/226,434.64 = 88,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,083x = 226,434.64 × 88,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,083x = 20,069,246,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,069,246,323.85/164,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,311.55

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