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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,462.59, 226,959.33 and 89,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,462.59, 226,959.33 and 89,011.09 is: 122,835.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,462.59 : 226,959.33 = 89,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,462.59/226,959.33 = 89,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,462.59x = 226,959.33 × 89,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,462.59x = 20,201,897,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,897,348.97/164,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,835.82

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