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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,448.83, 226,939.38 and 88,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,448.83, 226,939.38 and 88,997.33 is: 122,816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,448.83 : 226,939.38 = 88,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,448.83/226,939.38 = 88,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,448.83x = 226,939.38 × 88,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,448.83x = 20,196,998,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196,998,891.86/164,448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,816.31

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