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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,731.76, 227,323.72 and 89,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,731.76, 227,323.72 and 89,278.64 is: 123,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,731.76 : 227,323.72 = 89,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,731.76/227,323.72 = 89,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,731.76x = 227,323.72 × 89,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,731.76x = 20,295,152,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,152,561.34/164,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,201.21

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