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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,385, 226,852.94 and 88,935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,385, 226,852.94 and 88,935.12 is: 122,731.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,385 : 226,852.94 = 88,935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,385/226,852.94 = 88,935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,385x = 226,852.94 × 88,935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,385x = 20,175,193,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175,193,441.25/164,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,731.35

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