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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,040.61, 226,376.04 and 88,589.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,040.61, 226,376.04 and 88,589.11 is: 122,252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,040.61 : 226,376.04 = 88,589.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,040.61/226,376.04 = 88,589.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,040.61x = 226,376.04 × 88,589.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,040.61x = 20,054,451,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,451,908.92/164,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,252.97

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