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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,287.91, 226,717.56 and 88,836.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,287.91, 226,717.56 and 88,836.41 is: 122,594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,287.91 : 226,717.56 = 88,836.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,287.91/226,717.56 = 88,836.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,287.91x = 226,717.56 × 88,836.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,287.91x = 20,140,774,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140,774,114.36/164,287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,594.38

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