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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,423.39, 226,904.88 and 88,971.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,423.39, 226,904.88 and 88,971.89 is: 122,781.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,423.39 : 226,904.88 = 88,971.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,423.39/226,904.88 = 88,971.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,423.39x = 226,904.88 × 88,971.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,423.39x = 20,188,156,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188,156,023.82/164,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,781.53

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