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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,426.90, 226,909.72 and 88,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,426.90, 226,909.72 and 88,975.40 is: 122,786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,426.90 : 226,909.72 = 88,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,426.90/226,909.72 = 88,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,426.90x = 226,909.72 × 88,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,426.90x = 20,189,383,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,189,383,100.89/164,426.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,786.38

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