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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,182.84, 226,572.36 and 88,731.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,182.84, 226,572.36 and 88,731.36 is: 122,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,182.84 : 226,572.36 = 88,731.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,182.84/226,572.36 = 88,731.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,182.84x = 226,572.36 × 88,731.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,182.84x = 20,104,073,641.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,104,073,641.21/164,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,449.30

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