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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,214.28, 226,615.77 and 88,762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,214.28, 226,615.77 and 88,762.78 is: 122,492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,214.28 : 226,615.77 = 88,762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,214.28/226,615.77 = 88,762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,214.28x = 226,615.77 × 88,762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,214.28x = 20,115,045,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115,045,737.04/164,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,492.67

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