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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,944.96, 227,837.58 and 122,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,944.96, 227,837.58 and 122,011.72 is: 168,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,944.96 : 227,837.58 = 122,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,944.96/227,837.58 = 122,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,944.96x = 227,837.58 × 122,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,944.96x = 27,798,855,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,798,855,016.44/164,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,534.13

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