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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,274.08, 226,698.21 and 88,822.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,274.08, 226,698.21 and 88,822.58 is: 122,575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,274.08 : 226,698.21 = 88,822.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,274.08/226,698.21 = 88,822.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,274.08x = 226,698.21 × 88,822.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,274.08x = 20,135,918,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,135,918,760.09/164,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,575.15

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