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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,338.24, 226,786.32 and 88,886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,338.24, 226,786.32 and 88,886.56 is: 122,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,338.24 : 226,786.32 = 88,886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,338.24/226,786.32 = 88,886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,338.24x = 226,786.32 × 88,886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,338.24x = 20,158,255,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,255,839.86/164,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,663.21

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