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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,285.06, 226,713.22 and 88,833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,285.06, 226,713.22 and 88,833.38 is: 122,589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,285.06 : 226,713.22 = 88,833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,285.06/226,713.22 = 88,833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,285.06x = 226,713.22 × 88,833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,285.06x = 20,139,700,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139,700,267.63/164,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,589.97

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