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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,277.40, 226,702.62 and 88,825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,277.40, 226,702.62 and 88,825.72 is: 122,579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,277.40 : 226,702.62 = 88,825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,277.40/226,702.62 = 88,825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,277.40x = 226,702.62 × 88,825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,277.40x = 20,137,023,447.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137,023,447.39/164,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,579.39

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