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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,422.89, 226,904.19 and 88,971.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,422.89, 226,904.19 and 88,971.39 is: 122,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,422.89 : 226,904.19 = 88,971.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,422.89/226,904.19 = 88,971.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,422.89x = 226,904.19 × 88,971.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,422.89x = 20,187,981,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187,981,181.12/164,422.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,780.84

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