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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,426.39, 226,909.02 and 88,974.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,426.39, 226,909.02 and 88,974.89 is: 122,785.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,426.39 : 226,909.02 = 88,974.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,426.39/226,909.02 = 88,974.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,426.39x = 226,909.02 × 88,974.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,426.39x = 20,189,205,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,189,205,094.51/164,426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,785.67

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