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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,450.78, 226,942.10 and 88,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,450.78, 226,942.10 and 88,999.28 is: 122,819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,450.78 : 226,942.10 = 88,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,450.78/226,942.10 = 88,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,450.78x = 226,942.10 × 88,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,450.78x = 20,197,683,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197,683,624.05/164,450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,819.02

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