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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,034.59, 226,367.75 and 88,583.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,034.59, 226,367.75 and 88,583.09 is: 122,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,034.59 : 226,367.75 = 88,583.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,034.59/226,367.75 = 88,583.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,034.59x = 226,367.75 × 88,583.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,034.59x = 20,052,354,328.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,354,328.43/164,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,244.67

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