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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,362.50, 226,820.52 and 88,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,362.50, 226,820.52 and 88,911 is: 122,697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,362.50 : 226,820.52 = 88,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,362.50/226,820.52 = 88,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,362.50x = 226,820.52 × 88,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,362.50x = 20,166,839,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,166,839,253.72/164,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,697.33

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