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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,039.54, 226,374.55 and 88,588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,039.54, 226,374.55 and 88,588.04 is: 122,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,039.54 : 226,374.55 = 88,588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,039.54/226,374.55 = 88,588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,039.54x = 226,374.55 × 88,588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,039.54x = 20,054,078,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,078,034.85/164,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,251.49

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