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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,089, 226,442.94 and 88,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,089, 226,442.94 and 88,637.50 is: 122,319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,089 : 226,442.94 = 88,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,089/226,442.94 = 88,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,089x = 226,442.94 × 88,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,089x = 20,071,336,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071,336,094.25/164,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,319.81

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