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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,432.88, 226,917.57 and 88,981.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,432.88, 226,917.57 and 88,981.38 is: 122,794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,432.88 : 226,917.57 = 88,981.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,432.88/226,917.57 = 88,981.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,432.88x = 226,917.57 × 88,981.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,432.88x = 20,191,438,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191,438,524.85/164,432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,794.41

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