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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,438.74, 226,924.62 and 88,987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,438.74, 226,924.62 and 88,987.24 is: 122,801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,438.74 : 226,924.62 = 88,987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,438.74/226,924.62 = 88,987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,438.74x = 226,924.62 × 88,987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,438.74x = 20,193,394,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,394,487.23/164,438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,801.93

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