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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,295.95, 226,728.32 and 88,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,295.95, 226,728.32 and 88,844.45 is: 122,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,295.95 : 226,728.32 = 88,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,295.95/226,728.32 = 88,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,295.95x = 226,728.32 × 88,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,295.95x = 20,143,551,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,143,551,311.96/164,295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,605.29

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