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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,538.58, 155,285.99 and 64,782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,538.58, 155,285.99 and 64,782.70 is: 89,390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,538.58 : 155,285.99 = 64,782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,538.58/155,285.99 = 64,782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,538.58x = 155,285.99 × 64,782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,538.58x = 10,059,845,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059,845,235.18/112,538.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,390.19

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