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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,055.38, 226,396.42 and 88,603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,055.38, 226,396.42 and 88,603.88 is: 122,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,055.38 : 226,396.42 = 88,603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,055.38/226,396.42 = 88,603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,055.38x = 226,396.42 × 88,603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,055.38x = 20,059,599,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,599,876.62/164,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,273.35

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