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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,394, 226,863.72 and 88,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,394, 226,863.72 and 88,942.50 is: 122,740.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,394 : 226,863.72 = 88,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,394/226,863.72 = 88,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,394x = 226,863.72 × 88,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,394x = 20,177,826,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177,826,416.10/164,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,740.65

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