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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,397.89, 226,868.91 and 88,946.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,397.89, 226,868.91 and 88,946.39 is: 122,745.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,397.89 : 226,868.91 = 88,946.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,397.89/226,868.91 = 88,946.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,397.89x = 226,868.91 × 88,946.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,397.89x = 20,179,170,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179,170,547.73/164,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,745.92

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