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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,147.72, 226,523.99 and 88,696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,147.72, 226,523.99 and 88,696.22 is: 122,400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,147.72 : 226,523.99 = 88,696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,147.72/226,523.99 = 88,696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,147.72x = 226,523.99 × 88,696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,147.72x = 20,091,820,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091,820,741.44/164,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,400.86

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