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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,087, 226,440.18 and 88,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,087, 226,440.18 and 88,635.50 is: 122,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,087 : 226,440.18 = 88,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,087/226,440.18 = 88,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,087x = 226,440.18 × 88,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,087x = 20,070,638,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,638,574.39/164,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,317.05

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