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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,437, 226,924.70 and 88,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,437, 226,924.70 and 88,987.12 is: 122,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,437 : 226,924.70 = 88,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,437/226,924.70 = 88,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,437x = 226,924.70 × 88,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,437x = 20,193,375,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,375,509.86/164,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,803.11

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