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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,437.38, 226,923.79 and 88,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,437.38, 226,923.79 and 88,985.88 is: 122,800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,437.38 : 226,923.79 = 88,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,437.38/226,923.79 = 88,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,437.38x = 226,923.79 × 88,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,437.38x = 20,193,013,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,013,146.09/164,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,800.63

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