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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,256, 226,673.28 and 88,804.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,256, 226,673.28 and 88,804.50 is: 122,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,256 : 226,673.28 = 88,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,256/226,673.28 = 88,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,256x = 226,673.28 × 88,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,256x = 20,129,607,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,607,293.76/164,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,550.21

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