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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,323.38, 226,766.26 and 88,871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,323.38, 226,766.26 and 88,871.88 is: 122,643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,323.38 : 226,766.26 = 88,871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,323.38/226,766.26 = 88,871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,323.38x = 226,766.26 × 88,871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,323.38x = 20,153,142,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,142,712.94/164,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,643.19

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