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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,317.62, 226,758.09 and 88,866.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,317.62, 226,758.09 and 88,866.12 is: 122,635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,317.62 : 226,758.09 = 88,866.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,317.62/226,758.09 = 88,866.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,317.62x = 226,758.09 × 88,866.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,317.62x = 20,151,111,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151,111,636.91/164,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,635.12

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