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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,731.58, 227,327.55 and 89,278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,731.58, 227,327.55 and 89,278.46 is: 123,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,731.58 : 227,327.55 = 89,278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,731.58/227,327.55 = 89,278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,731.58x = 227,327.55 × 89,278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,731.58x = 20,295,453,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,453,579.57/164,731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,203.17

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