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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,220.50, 226,624.29 and 88,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,220.50, 226,624.29 and 88,769 is: 122,501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,220.50 : 226,624.29 = 88,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,220.50/226,624.29 = 88,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,220.50x = 226,624.29 × 88,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,220.50x = 20,117,211,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,211,599.01/164,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,501.22

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