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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,099, 226,456.64 and 88,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,099, 226,456.64 and 88,647.52 is: 122,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,099 : 226,456.64 = 88,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,099/226,456.64 = 88,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,099x = 226,456.64 × 88,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,099x = 20,074,819,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074,819,523.53/164,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,333.59

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