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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,140.26, 226,513.56 and 88,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,140.26, 226,513.56 and 88,688.76 is: 122,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,140.26 : 226,513.56 = 88,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,140.26/226,513.56 = 88,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,140.26x = 226,513.56 × 88,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,140.26x = 20,089,206,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089,206,759.59/164,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,390.49

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