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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,419.52, 226,898.92 and 88,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,419.52, 226,898.92 and 88,968 is: 122,775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,419.52 : 226,898.92 = 88,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,419.52/226,898.92 = 88,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,419.52x = 226,898.92 × 88,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,419.52x = 20,186,743,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,186,743,114.56/164,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,775.83

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