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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,225.92, 226,632.10 and 88,774.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,225.92, 226,632.10 and 88,774.42 is: 122,508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,225.92 : 226,632.10 = 88,774.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,225.92/226,632.10 = 88,774.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,225.92x = 226,632.10 × 88,774.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,225.92x = 20,119,133,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,119,133,625.14/164,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,508.88

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