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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,436.38, 226,922.41 and 88,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,436.38, 226,922.41 and 88,984.88 is: 122,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,436.38 : 226,922.41 = 88,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,436.38/226,922.41 = 88,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,436.38x = 226,922.41 × 88,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,436.38x = 20,192,663,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,192,663,423.16/164,436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,799.25

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