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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,372.50, 226,834.32 and 88,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,372.50, 226,834.32 and 88,921 is: 122,711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,372.50 : 226,834.32 = 88,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,372.50/226,834.32 = 88,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,372.50x = 226,834.32 × 88,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,372.50x = 20,170,334,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170,334,568.72/164,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,711.13

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