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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,265.75, 226,686.33 and 88,814.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,265.75, 226,686.33 and 88,814.25 is: 122,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,265.75 : 226,686.33 = 88,814.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,265.75/226,686.33 = 88,814.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,265.75x = 226,686.33 × 88,814.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,265.75x = 20,132,976,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132,976,384.20/164,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,563.45

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