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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,229.11, 226,636.51 and 88,777.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,229.11, 226,636.51 and 88,777.61 is: 122,513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,229.11 : 226,636.51 = 88,777.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,229.11/226,636.51 = 88,777.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,229.11x = 226,636.51 × 88,777.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,229.11x = 20,120,248,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120,248,041.19/164,229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,513.28

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