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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,438, 226,926.08 and 88,988.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,438, 226,926.08 and 88,988.12 is: 122,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,438 : 226,926.08 = 88,988.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,438/226,926.08 = 88,988.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,438x = 226,926.08 × 88,988.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,438x = 20,193,725,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,725,238.17/164,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,804.49

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