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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,424.36, 226,905.66 and 88,972.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,424.36, 226,905.66 and 88,972.68 is: 122,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,424.36 : 226,905.66 = 88,972.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,424.36/226,905.66 = 88,972.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,424.36x = 226,905.66 × 88,972.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,424.36x = 20,188,404,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188,404,677.37/164,424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,782.32

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