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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,335.50, 226,783.01 and 88,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,335.50, 226,783.01 and 88,884 is: 122,659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,335.50 : 226,783.01 = 88,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,335.50/226,783.01 = 88,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,335.50x = 226,783.01 × 88,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,335.50x = 20,157,381,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,381,283.05/164,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,659.93

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