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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,091, 226,445.70 and 88,639.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,091, 226,445.70 and 88,639.50 is: 122,322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,091 : 226,445.70 = 88,639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,091/226,445.70 = 88,639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,091x = 226,445.70 × 88,639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,091x = 20,072,033,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,072,033,625.15/164,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,322.57

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