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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.88, 226,416.58 and 88,618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.88, 226,416.58 and 88,618.38 is: 122,293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.88 : 226,416.58 = 88,618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.88/226,416.58 = 88,618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.88x = 226,416.58 × 88,618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.88x = 20,064,670,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064,670,524.74/164,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,293.44

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