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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,759.52, 227,367.92 and 89,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,759.52, 227,367.92 and 89,308 is: 123,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,759.52 : 227,367.92 = 89,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,759.52/227,367.92 = 89,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,759.52x = 227,367.92 × 89,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,759.52x = 20,305,774,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,305,774,199.36/164,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,244.92

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