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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,670, 145,839.52 and 65,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,670, 145,839.52 and 65,396.74 is: 90,256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,670 : 145,839.52 = 65,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,670/145,839.52 = 65,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,670x = 145,839.52 × 65,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,670x = 9,537,429,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,537,429,171.16/105,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,256.73

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