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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,436.73, 226,923.38 and 88,985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,436.73, 226,923.38 and 88,985.23 is: 122,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,436.73 : 226,923.38 = 88,985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,436.73/226,923.38 = 88,985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,436.73x = 226,923.38 × 88,985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,436.73x = 20,192,829,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,192,829,161.68/164,436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,799.99

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