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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,228.48, 226,635.60 and 88,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,228.48, 226,635.60 and 88,777.04 is: 122,512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,228.48 : 226,635.60 = 88,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,228.48/226,635.60 = 88,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,228.48x = 226,635.60 × 88,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,228.48x = 20,120,037,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120,037,726.62/164,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,512.48

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