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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,051.16, 226,390.61 and 88,599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,051.16, 226,390.61 and 88,599.66 is: 122,267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,051.16 : 226,390.61 = 88,599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,051.16/226,390.61 = 88,599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,051.16x = 226,390.61 × 88,599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,051.16x = 20,058,130,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058,130,445.73/164,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,267.53

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