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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,246.25, 226,659.83 and 88,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,246.25, 226,659.83 and 88,794.75 is: 122,536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,246.25 : 226,659.83 = 88,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,246.25/226,659.83 = 88,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,246.25x = 226,659.83 × 88,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,246.25x = 20,126,202,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126,202,939.89/164,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,536.76

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