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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,458.89, 226,728.72 and 123,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,458.89, 226,728.72 and 123,027.57 is: 169,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,458.89 : 226,728.72 = 123,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,458.89/226,728.72 = 123,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,458.89x = 226,728.72 × 123,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,458.89x = 27,893,883,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893,883,470.81/164,458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,610.07

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