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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,322.50, 226,765.05 and 88,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,322.50, 226,765.05 and 88,871 is: 122,641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,322.50 : 226,765.05 = 88,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,322.50/226,765.05 = 88,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,322.50x = 226,765.05 × 88,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,322.50x = 20,152,836,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,836,758.55/164,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,641.98

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