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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,044.12, 226,380.84 and 88,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,044.12, 226,380.84 and 88,592.64 is: 122,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,044.12 : 226,380.84 = 88,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,044.12/226,380.84 = 88,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,044.12x = 226,380.84 × 88,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,044.12x = 20,055,676,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055,676,261.02/164,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,257.82

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