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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,094, 226,449.72 and 88,642.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,094, 226,449.72 and 88,642.50 is: 122,326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,094 : 226,449.72 = 88,642.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,094/226,449.72 = 88,642.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,094x = 226,449.72 × 88,642.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,094x = 20,073,069,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,069,305.10/164,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,326.65

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