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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,299.95, 226,733.94 and 88,848.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,299.95, 226,733.94 and 88,848.45 is: 122,610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,299.95 : 226,733.94 = 88,848.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,299.95/226,733.94 = 88,848.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,299.95x = 226,733.94 × 88,848.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,299.95x = 20,144,959,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,959,131.39/164,299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,610.87

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