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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,086.50, 226,439.49 and 88,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,086.50, 226,439.49 and 88,635 is: 122,316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,086.50 : 226,439.49 = 88,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,086.50/226,439.49 = 88,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,086.50x = 226,439.49 × 88,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,086.50x = 20,070,464,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,464,196.15/164,086.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,316.36

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