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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,039.79, 226,374.89 and 88,588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,039.79, 226,374.89 and 88,588.29 is: 122,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,039.79 : 226,374.89 = 88,588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,039.79/226,374.89 = 88,588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,039.79x = 226,374.89 × 88,588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,039.79x = 20,054,164,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,164,404.04/164,039.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,251.83

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