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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,039.51, 226,374.53 and 88,588.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,039.51, 226,374.53 and 88,588.01 is: 122,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,039.51 : 226,374.53 = 88,588.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,039.51/226,374.53 = 88,588.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,039.51x = 226,374.53 × 88,588.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,039.51x = 20,054,068,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,068,684.45/164,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,251.45

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