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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,627.34, 227,186.82 and 89,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,627.34, 227,186.82 and 89,175.84 is: 123,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,627.34 : 227,186.82 = 89,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,627.34/227,186.82 = 89,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,627.34x = 227,186.82 × 89,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,627.34x = 20,259,575,510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259,575,510.43/164,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,063.25

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