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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,393.58, 226,862.19 and 88,940.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,393.58, 226,862.19 and 88,940.46 is: 122,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,393.58 : 226,862.19 = 88,940.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,393.58/226,862.19 = 88,940.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,393.58x = 226,862.19 × 88,940.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,393.58x = 20,177,227,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177,227,535.21/164,393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,737.32

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