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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,233.74, 226,642.90 and 88,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,233.74, 226,642.90 and 88,782.24 is: 122,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,233.74 : 226,642.90 = 88,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,233.74/226,642.90 = 88,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,233.74x = 226,642.90 × 88,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,233.74x = 20,121,864,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121,864,342.10/164,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,519.67

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