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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,338.16, 226,786.68 and 88,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,338.16, 226,786.68 and 88,886.66 is: 122,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,338.16 : 226,786.68 = 88,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,338.16/226,786.68 = 88,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,338.16x = 226,786.68 × 88,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,338.16x = 20,158,310,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,310,517.69/164,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,663.60

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