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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,323, 226,765.74 and 88,871.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,323, 226,765.74 and 88,871.50 is: 122,642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,323 : 226,765.74 = 88,871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,323/226,765.74 = 88,871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,323x = 226,765.74 × 88,871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,323x = 20,153,011,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,011,462.41/164,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,642.67

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