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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,688.48, 227,271.42 and 89,236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,688.48, 227,271.42 and 89,236.98 is: 123,147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,688.48 : 227,271.42 = 89,236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,688.48/227,271.42 = 89,236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,688.48x = 227,271.42 × 89,236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,688.48x = 20,281,015,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281,015,161.11/164,688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,147.75

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