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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,282.68, 226,709.94 and 88,831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,282.68, 226,709.94 and 88,831 is: 122,586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,282.68 : 226,709.94 = 88,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,282.68/226,709.94 = 88,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,282.68x = 226,709.94 × 88,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,282.68x = 20,138,870,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138,870,680.14/164,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,586.69

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