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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,245.16, 226,658.38 and 88,793.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,245.16, 226,658.38 and 88,793.66 is: 122,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,245.16 : 226,658.38 = 88,793.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,245.16/226,658.38 = 88,793.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,245.16x = 226,658.38 × 88,793.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,245.16x = 20,125,827,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125,827,129.87/164,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,535.28

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