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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,049.28, 226,387.98 and 88,597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,049.28, 226,387.98 and 88,597.78 is: 122,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,049.28 : 226,387.98 = 88,597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,049.28/226,387.98 = 88,597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,049.28x = 226,387.98 × 88,597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,049.28x = 20,057,472,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,472,446.68/164,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,264.92

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