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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,186.68, 226,577.28 and 88,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,186.68, 226,577.28 and 88,735 is: 122,454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,186.68 : 226,577.28 = 88,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,186.68/226,577.28 = 88,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,186.68x = 226,577.28 × 88,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,186.68x = 20,105,334,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105,334,940.80/164,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,454.12

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