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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,338.30, 226,786.84 and 88,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,338.30, 226,786.84 and 88,886.80 is: 122,663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,338.30 : 226,786.84 = 88,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,338.30/226,786.84 = 88,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,338.30x = 226,786.84 × 88,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,338.30x = 20,158,356,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,356,489.71/164,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,663.78

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