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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,421.36, 226,901.52 and 88,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,421.36, 226,901.52 and 88,969.68 is: 122,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,421.36 : 226,901.52 = 88,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,421.36/226,901.52 = 88,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,421.36x = 226,901.52 × 88,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,421.36x = 20,187,355,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187,355,625.91/164,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,778.18

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