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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,314.72, 226,754.40 and 88,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,314.72, 226,754.40 and 88,863.24 is: 122,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,314.72 : 226,754.40 = 88,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,314.72/226,754.40 = 88,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,314.72x = 226,754.40 × 88,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,314.72x = 20,150,130,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150,130,668.26/164,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,631.32

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