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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,323.50, 226,766.43 and 88,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,323.50, 226,766.43 and 88,872 is: 122,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,323.50 : 226,766.43 = 88,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,323.50/226,766.43 = 88,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,323.50x = 226,766.43 × 88,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,323.50x = 20,153,186,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,186,166.96/164,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,643.36

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