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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,326.38, 226,770.40 and 88,874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,326.38, 226,770.40 and 88,874.88 is: 122,647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,326.38 : 226,770.40 = 88,874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,326.38/226,770.40 = 88,874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,326.38x = 226,770.40 × 88,874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,326.38x = 20,154,192,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154,192,087.55/164,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,647.33

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