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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,985.56, 155,921.89 and 65,243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,985.56, 155,921.89 and 65,243.08 is: 90,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,985.56 : 155,921.89 = 65,243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,985.56/155,921.89 = 65,243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,985.56x = 155,921.89 × 65,243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,985.56x = 10,172,823,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172,823,790.11/112,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,036.50

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