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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,981, 157,289.52 and 65,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,981, 157,289.52 and 65,590.40 is: 90,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,981 : 157,289.52 = 65,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,981/157,289.52 = 65,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,981x = 157,289.52 × 65,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,981x = 10,316,682,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,316,682,532.61/113,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,512.30

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