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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,251.34, 226,667.12 and 88,799.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,251.34, 226,667.12 and 88,799.84 is: 122,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,251.34 : 226,667.12 = 88,799.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,251.34/226,667.12 = 88,799.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,251.34x = 226,667.12 × 88,799.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,251.34x = 20,128,002,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,002,411.93/164,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,543.92

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