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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,712.96, 227,303.87 and 89,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,712.96, 227,303.87 and 89,261.46 is: 123,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,712.96 : 227,303.87 = 89,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,712.96/227,303.87 = 89,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,712.96x = 227,303.87 × 89,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,712.96x = 20,289,474,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289,474,853.54/164,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,180.80

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