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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,049.50, 226,388.36 and 88,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,049.50, 226,388.36 and 88,598 is: 122,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,049.50 : 226,388.36 = 88,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,049.50/226,388.36 = 88,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,049.50x = 226,388.36 × 88,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,049.50x = 20,057,555,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,555,919.28/164,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,265.27

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