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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,284.40, 226,712.72 and 88,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,284.40, 226,712.72 and 88,832.90 is: 122,589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,284.40 : 226,712.72 = 88,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,284.40/226,712.72 = 88,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,284.40x = 226,712.72 × 88,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,284.40x = 20,139,549,173.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139,549,173.35/164,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,589.54

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