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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,254.72, 226,670.52 and 88,803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,254.72, 226,670.52 and 88,803.04 is: 122,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,254.72 : 226,670.52 = 88,803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,254.72/226,670.52 = 88,803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,254.72x = 226,670.52 × 88,803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,254.72x = 20,129,031,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,031,254.38/164,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,547.66

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