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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,261.74, 226,681.56 and 88,810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,261.74, 226,681.56 and 88,810.24 is: 122,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,261.74 : 226,681.56 = 88,810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,261.74/226,681.56 = 88,810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,261.74x = 226,681.56 × 88,810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,261.74x = 20,131,643,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,643,747.17/164,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,558.33

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