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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,968.62, 227,657.32 and 89,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,968.62, 227,657.32 and 89,517.12 is: 123,533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,968.62 : 227,657.32 = 89,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,968.62/227,657.32 = 89,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,968.62x = 227,657.32 × 89,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,968.62x = 20,379,227,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379,227,633.32/164,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,533.96

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