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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,061, 158,792.82 and 64,758.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,061, 158,792.82 and 64,758.92 is: 89,372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,061 : 158,792.82 = 64,758.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,061/158,792.82 = 64,758.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,061x = 158,792.82 × 64,758.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,061x = 10,283,251,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283,251,526.95/115,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,372.17

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