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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,039.61, 226,374.66 and 88,588.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,039.61, 226,374.66 and 88,588.11 is: 122,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,039.61 : 226,374.66 = 88,588.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,039.61/226,374.66 = 88,588.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,039.61x = 226,374.66 × 88,588.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,039.61x = 20,054,101,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,101,706.48/164,039.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,251.58

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