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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,049, 226,387.66 and 88,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,049, 226,387.66 and 88,597.52 is: 122,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,049 : 226,387.66 = 88,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,049/226,387.66 = 88,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,049x = 226,387.66 × 88,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,049x = 20,057,385,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,385,234.60/164,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,264.60

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