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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,150.04, 156,175.08 and 65,431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,150.04, 156,175.08 and 65,431 is: 90,310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,150.04 : 156,175.08 = 65,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,150.04/156,175.08 = 65,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,150.04x = 156,175.08 × 65,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,150.04x = 10,218,691,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,218,691,659.48/113,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,310.99

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