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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,752, 227,358 and 89,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,752, 227,358 and 89,301.28 is: 123,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,752 : 227,358 = 89,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,752/227,358 = 89,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,752x = 227,358 × 89,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,752x = 20,303,360,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303,360,418.24/164,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,235.90

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