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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,569.70, 227,104.88 and 89,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,569.70, 227,104.88 and 89,118.20 is: 122,982.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,569.70 : 227,104.88 = 89,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,569.70/227,104.88 = 89,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,569.70x = 227,104.88 × 89,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,569.70x = 20,239,178,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,178,238.99/164,569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,982.41

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