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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,258.28, 226,676.52 and 88,806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,258.28, 226,676.52 and 88,806.72 is: 122,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,258.28 : 226,676.52 = 88,806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,258.28/226,676.52 = 88,806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,258.28x = 226,676.52 × 88,806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,258.28x = 20,130,398,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,398,242.21/164,258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,553.32

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