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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,394.58, 226,863.57 and 88,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,394.58, 226,863.57 and 88,941.46 is: 122,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,394.58 : 226,863.57 = 88,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,394.58/226,863.57 = 88,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,394.58x = 226,863.57 × 88,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,394.58x = 20,177,577,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177,577,136.61/164,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,738.70

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