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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,244, 226,656.72 and 88,792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,244, 226,656.72 and 88,792.50 is: 122,533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,244 : 226,656.72 = 88,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,244/226,656.72 = 88,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,244x = 226,656.72 × 88,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,244x = 20,125,416,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125,416,810.60/164,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,533.65

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