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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,324.76, 226,768.32 and 88,873.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,324.76, 226,768.32 and 88,873.26 is: 122,645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,324.76 : 226,768.32 = 88,873.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,324.76/226,768.32 = 88,873.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,324.76x = 226,768.32 × 88,873.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,324.76x = 20,153,639,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,639,863.12/164,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,645.18

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