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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,436.94, 226,922.97 and 88,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,436.94, 226,922.97 and 88,985.44 is: 122,799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,436.94 : 226,922.97 = 88,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,436.94/226,922.97 = 88,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,436.94x = 226,922.97 × 88,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,436.94x = 20,192,840,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,192,840,331.56/164,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,799.90

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