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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,327.38, 226,771.78 and 88,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,327.38, 226,771.78 and 88,875.88 is: 122,648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,327.38 : 226,771.78 = 88,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,327.38/226,771.78 = 88,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,327.38x = 226,771.78 × 88,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,327.38x = 20,154,541,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154,541,506.67/164,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,648.71

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