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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,177.85, 226,565.46 and 88,726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,177.85, 226,565.46 and 88,726.35 is: 122,442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,177.85 : 226,565.46 = 88,726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,177.85/226,565.46 = 88,726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,177.85x = 226,565.46 × 88,726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,177.85x = 20,102,326,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102,326,301.87/164,177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,442.38

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