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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,178.88, 226,566.84 and 88,727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,178.88, 226,566.84 and 88,727.38 is: 122,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,178.88 : 226,566.84 = 88,727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,178.88/226,566.84 = 88,727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,178.88x = 226,566.84 × 88,727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,178.88x = 20,102,682,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102,682,108.08/164,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,443.78

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