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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,397, 226,867.86 and 88,945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,397, 226,867.86 and 88,945.50 is: 122,744.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,397 : 226,867.86 = 88,945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,397/226,867.86 = 88,945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,397x = 226,867.86 × 88,945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,397x = 20,178,875,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178,875,241.63/164,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,744.79

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