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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,265.60, 226,686.40 and 88,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,265.60, 226,686.40 and 88,813.44 is: 122,562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,265.60 : 226,686.40 = 88,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,265.60/226,686.40 = 88,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,265.60x = 226,686.40 × 88,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,265.60x = 20,132,798,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132,798,985.22/164,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,562.48

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