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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,992.84, 159,005.40 and 65,979.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,992.84, 159,005.40 and 65,979.45 is: 98,979.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,992.84 : 159,005.40 = 65,979.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,992.84/159,005.40 = 65,979.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,992.84x = 159,005.40 × 65,979.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,992.84x = 10,491,088,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,491,088,839.03/105,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,979.22

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