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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,507.24, 227,020.71 and 89,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,507.24, 227,020.71 and 89,055.74 is: 122,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,507.24 : 227,020.71 = 89,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,507.24/227,020.71 = 89,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,507.24x = 227,020.71 × 89,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,507.24x = 20,217,497,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217,497,324.38/164,507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,897.31

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