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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,289, 226,718.90 and 88,837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,289, 226,718.90 and 88,837.48 is: 122,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,289 : 226,718.90 = 88,837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,289/226,718.90 = 88,837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,289x = 226,718.90 × 88,837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,289x = 20,141,135,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,135,744.37/164,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,595.77

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