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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,237.88, 226,648.62 and 88,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,237.88, 226,648.62 and 88,786.68 is: 122,525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,237.88 : 226,648.62 = 88,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,237.88/226,648.62 = 88,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,237.88x = 226,648.62 × 88,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,237.88x = 20,123,378,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123,378,496.38/164,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,525.81

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