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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.79, 226,416.45 and 88,618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.79, 226,416.45 and 88,618.29 is: 122,293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.79 : 226,416.45 = 88,618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.79/226,416.45 = 88,618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.79x = 226,416.45 × 88,618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.79x = 20,064,638,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064,638,626.87/164,069.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,293.32

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