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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,349.16, 226,801.62 and 88,897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,349.16, 226,801.62 and 88,897.48 is: 122,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,349.16 : 226,801.62 = 88,897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,349.16/226,801.62 = 88,897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,349.16x = 226,801.62 × 88,897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,349.16x = 20,162,092,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,092,477.92/164,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,678.40

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