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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,436.82, 226,922.80 and 88,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,436.82, 226,922.80 and 88,985.32 is: 122,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,436.82 : 226,922.80 = 88,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,436.82/226,922.80 = 88,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,436.82x = 226,922.80 × 88,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,436.82x = 20,192,796,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,192,796,838.68/164,436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,799.73

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