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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,032.59, 226,364.98 and 88,581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,032.59, 226,364.98 and 88,581.09 is: 122,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,032.59 : 226,364.98 = 88,581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,032.59/226,364.98 = 88,581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,032.59x = 226,364.98 × 88,581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,032.59x = 20,051,657,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051,657,459.73/164,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,241.91

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