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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,042.12, 226,378.08 and 88,590.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,042.12, 226,378.08 and 88,590.62 is: 122,255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,042.12 : 226,378.08 = 88,590.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,042.12/226,378.08 = 88,590.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,042.12x = 226,378.08 × 88,590.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,042.12x = 20,054,974,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,974,461.61/164,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,255.03

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