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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,271.78, 226,694.58 and 88,820.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,271.78, 226,694.58 and 88,820.28 is: 122,571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,271.78 : 226,694.58 = 88,820.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,271.78/226,694.58 = 88,820.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,271.78x = 226,694.58 × 88,820.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,271.78x = 20,135,076,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,135,076,070.08/164,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,571.73

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