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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,485, 226,989.30 and 89,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,485, 226,989.30 and 89,034.04 is: 122,866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,485 : 226,989.30 = 89,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,485/226,989.30 = 89,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,485x = 226,989.30 × 89,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,485x = 20,209,774,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209,774,415.77/164,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,866.98

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