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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,288.68, 226,718.20 and 88,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,288.68, 226,718.20 and 88,837 is: 122,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,288.68 : 226,718.20 = 88,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,288.68/226,718.20 = 88,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,288.68x = 226,718.20 × 88,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,288.68x = 20,140,964,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140,964,733.40/164,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,594.96

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