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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,259.87, 226,678.95 and 88,808.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,259.87, 226,678.95 and 88,808.37 is: 122,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,259.87 : 226,678.95 = 88,808.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,259.87/226,678.95 = 88,808.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,259.87x = 226,678.95 × 88,808.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,259.87x = 20,130,988,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,988,062.81/164,259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,555.73

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