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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,245, 226,658.10 and 88,793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,245, 226,658.10 and 88,793.50 is: 122,535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,245 : 226,658.10 = 88,793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,245/226,658.10 = 88,793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,245x = 226,658.10 × 88,793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,245x = 20,125,766,002.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125,766,002.35/164,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,535.03

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