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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,247.12, 226,661.33 and 88,795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,247.12, 226,661.33 and 88,795.62 is: 122,538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,247.12 : 226,661.33 = 88,795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,247.12/226,661.33 = 88,795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,247.12x = 226,661.33 × 88,795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,247.12x = 20,126,532,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126,532,287.53/164,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,538.12

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