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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,872.64, 155,771.52 and 65,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,872.64, 155,771.52 and 65,128 is: 89,880.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,872.64 : 155,771.52 = 65,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,872.64/155,771.52 = 65,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,872.64x = 155,771.52 × 65,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,872.64x = 10,145,087,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,145,087,554.56/112,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,880.84

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