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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,386.50, 226,853.37 and 88,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,386.50, 226,853.37 and 88,935 is: 122,730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,386.50 : 226,853.37 = 88,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,386.50/226,853.37 = 88,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,386.50x = 226,853.37 × 88,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,386.50x = 20,175,204,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175,204,460.95/164,386.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,730.30

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