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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,368.56, 226,828.14 and 88,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,368.56, 226,828.14 and 88,917 is: 122,705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,368.56 : 226,828.14 = 88,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,368.56/226,828.14 = 88,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,368.56x = 226,828.14 × 88,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,368.56x = 20,168,877,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168,877,724.38/164,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,705.20

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