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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,320.56, 226,762.32 and 88,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,320.56, 226,762.32 and 88,869.12 is: 122,639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,320.56 : 226,762.32 = 88,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,320.56/226,762.32 = 88,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,320.56x = 226,762.32 × 88,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,320.56x = 20,152,167,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,167,827.56/164,320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,639.36

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