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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,954.60, 227,638.32 and 89,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,954.60, 227,638.32 and 89,503.04 is: 123,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,954.60 : 227,638.32 = 89,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,954.60/227,638.32 = 89,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,954.60x = 227,638.32 × 89,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,954.60x = 20,374,321,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,374,321,660.49/164,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,514.72

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