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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,486.88, 226,991.84 and 89,035.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,486.88, 226,991.84 and 89,035.38 is: 122,868.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,486.88 : 226,991.84 = 89,035.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,486.88/226,991.84 = 89,035.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,486.88x = 226,991.84 × 89,035.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,486.88x = 20,210,304,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210,304,286.12/164,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,868.79

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