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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,979, 157,286.76 and 65,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,979, 157,286.76 and 65,588.40 is: 90,509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,979 : 157,286.76 = 65,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,979/157,286.76 = 65,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,979x = 157,286.76 × 65,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,979x = 10,316,186,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,316,186,929.58/113,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,509.54

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